James Edward Duty, age 80, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1940 in Appomattox, Va., a son of the late Edward and Gladys Mays Duty. James was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and retired from Electrolux. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and was an avid fan of all Virginia High School Athletics. James enjoyed going to the Slater Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great grandson, Ezra James Knauer; and brother, Ray Duty.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Sally Jackson Duty; daughter, Michelle Hodge and husband Randy; son, Matthew Duty; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Knauer and husband Matt, Kelsey Hodge, and Brenndan Duty; great granddaughter, Azura Knauer; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Lambert officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:15 p.m. prior to the service. Entombment will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 in the Mountain View Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Allen Lowe, Rick Blevins, Randy Hodge, Dr. James Messimer, Dave Roark and Travis Campbell. Services may be viewed by livestreaming at www.oneroomstreaming.com Event ID: WeaverFH Password: FRYQLD
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lighthouse of Prayer Christian Church, 2401 Hickory Tree Rd, Bluff City, TN 37618.
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for all. 🙏
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing away. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love and hugs! After COVID is over we are all going to have to get together, Love to you all!
I am so sorry to hear about James. He was a pleasure to work with at Electrolux. He always had a smile on his face, and something nice to say. My husband and I loved fishing and looked forward to the weekends, then on Mondays Jim and I would talk about how many fish we caught. I remember his buttermilk cakes he brought when we had a dinner. My sincere condolences to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Love ya feller! You taught me how to fish, clean them, mark fishing line, frying the fish, and how to create work place relationships. You raised 2 great children, and had the best wife in Bristol. I enjoyed everytime we talked, Thank you Jim.
We sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Worked with him many years at Electrolux and he was a pleasure to work with.
Always at Christmas bringing homemade candy his sweet wife Sally would make. He loved his Family.
Sally, Michelle, Matt and all the family you are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Jim
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family. I knew Jim from when we were teenagers. Have great memories of him. We have been friends all our lives.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you!
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, he was an all around great guy! Sending hugs and prayers to you all.
Sally and family—
Just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. As I know you will draw your strength from the Lord who never leaves us.
Sally….Im am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family and you are in my prayers. All of the class of 61-62 love you and Im sure all of us want to send our thoughts and prayers.
God bless
Jim Cadle……p.s…Tried to call…no answer…will try later.
My condolences goes out to the family, l’m going to miss you old buddy may you Rest In Peace and God bless your family.
To Sally and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Jim. May God be with you all during this difficult time. We both send our love and prayers.
Wanted to share my condolences. Love and Prayers 💜 Always enjoyed fishing with him .Great memories
My Deepest Condolences — For Sally and The Family. Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you.