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James Fender Obituary
GREENEVILLE - Mr. James Fender, age 59, of Greeneville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in his Fife, Washington home, surrounded by his family.
James was born on April 16, 1963, to Maynard Fender and Texie "Jane" Peterson Booth in Burnsville, North Carolina.
Mr. Fender was a general manager for Leonard Associates. He enjoyed golf, basketball and being outdoors. His kids and grandkids were his pride and joy.
He is preceded in death by his step-father, Jerry Booth; brothers, Tommy and Jerry Fender; sister, Alisa Fender; former in-laws, Jimmy and Jane Hopson.
Those left to cherish his memory are mother, Jane Booth; father, Maynard Fender; son, Whitney Fender; daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Kyle Robinson; grandchildren, Kade Robinson, Jensen Robinson and Ariana Robinson; sisters, Sirena Duckworth, Linda Gouge, Dana Keith, Susan Smith Sharon Fender and Letecia Fender.
Funeral Services for James will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Dylan Bailey and Mr. John Verble officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM, prior to the service. Graveside Services will follow at Cherokee Baptist Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the Fender family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
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Pat Tester
March 16, 2023
I was not able to make it to the service, but James and I grew up together going to school and playing a lot of basketball . He was a good friend and a good man. He will be missed by many.
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