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James L. Proffitt, 78, of Johnson City, Tenn., passed away of natural causes. He was born May 1, 1943 to the late Fred Proffitt and Eva Proffitt.
James served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve and was a 1961 graduate of Unaka High School. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dan Proffitt.
Those left to cherish his memory are his special friend of 30 years, Kathryn Lewis; two children, Wayne Lenard Proffitt and wife Diane and Brenda Adams and husband Larry; two brothers, Dwight Proffitt and wife Regina and Edwin Proffitt and wife Linda; three sisters, Diane O’Dell and husband Wayne, Marion Osborne and Grace Davis; and his step-mother, Hazel Proffitt. Four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will be holding a private service at another date. Online condolences may be shared with the family and viewed on our website at www.hathawaypercy.com
Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services are honored to assist the Proffitt family. Office: (423) 543-5544.