Mr. James W. “Jim” O’Bannon, age 81, of Joiner Hollow Road, Rockwood, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Marshall C. Voss Health Care Center. Mr. O’Bannon was born May 11, 1927 in Fredericktown, MO to James F. & Charity Omega Rice O’Bannon. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. O’Bannon attended Community Baptist Church and was active in the Shriners and Boy Scouts and was a member of the Rockwood American Legion. Mr. O’Bannon was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. Besides his parents, Mr. O’Bannon was preceded in death by his son, Jim O’Bannon.
Survivors include:
Daughter and son-in-law: Sandra & Fred Robertson of Rockwood, TN
2 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren
Special friend: Shirley Eaton of Rockwood, TN
Several cousins of Fredericktown, Missouri
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 11, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Burnette and Rev. Billy Carmichael officiating.
At the family’s request, memorials may be made to Children’s Hospital or to Boy Scouts of America.
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Yes he will be very much missed at the Community Baptist Church. and the community as well.
But no more pain nor more sickness no more death! He has gone to be with the LORD!
A place we all desire to be one day!
Those saved by grace and by the Blood of the Lamb will see Jim again!
We miss you Jim but OH! what a Saviour is yours! Worthy is the Lamb!
Cindy Pogue (Rockwood, TN)
I have known Jim for a long time. he was a good friend of my former husband, Ernest Crabtree, also deceased. I am sorry to hear of his death. I will miss him.
Robbie Crabtree (Rockwood, TN)
Sandra,
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts are with you.
Susan Poland Golliher (Midtown, TN)
I feel the world is a better place because Jim was here! I remember him mostly from my childhood.My family owned Shacks back in those days. Jim came in often to eat and have coffee. He always seemed to know everyone in the place and if not he did when he left. I remember his kindness,encouragement,compassion and most of all his jolly laugh. He will continue to be in my heart always. The last time I saw him was about 16 years ago and he had to put my dog to sleep. He treated me just like I was that little kid once again with outstanding kindness and compassion. My prayers will continue to lift him up and I will be praying also for his family and friends...for those who loved him were truly blessed in this life. I know he will be blessed in his new adventures in Heaven!
Kim Hickey Coffey (Punta Gorda, FL)
Sandra, Sorry to hear about your dad. I remember him from all the times at your house when we were young. And also he came to Cardiff Church years later & I remember him from there. He was a good man.
Rhonda Melton Justice (Harriman, TN)
Very sorry to hear of your loss
Nancy and Gary Delozier (Harriman, TN)
Jim was a great person and love to help everyone,I new Jim for most of my young life and even got to spend some time with Jim not to long ago..I will miss him deeply and wish the best for you sorry for your loss...
Matthew Gross (Bristol, VA)
Sandra you dad was a very good man and has went out of his way to help so many people. He will be missed at the fire hall.Both of my boys enjoyed talking to him. Chris got to haul him several times on the ambulance.
Paul Jones (Rockwood, TN)
Jimmy Huddleston (Harriman, TN)
Dana Kirkland
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