James Edward Cretsinger
08/02/2015
Mr. James Edward Cretsinger, age 72, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family following a battle with cancer.
James was a native of Elizabethton and son of the late Lester Fagan Cretsinger and Laura Bingham Cretsinger Manning.
He retired after 30 years with Kiser Supply of Bluff City as a salesman. After retirement, James could be found on his motorcycle or with family and friends.
James is survived by his daughter, Angela Ritenour and three grandchildren, Cory, Leah, and Abby, all of the home.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, August 7, 2015, 6:30 PM, at Boones Creek Christian Church with Pastor David Clark officiating. His remains will be spread on the Blue Ridge Parkway at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105
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I just found out about jim. R.I.P. jim. You were
always a wonderful friend to me.
08/11/2015
Joe & Cheryl Nickles
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Jim. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. I worked with him at Boone Distributing a "long time ago". He will be greatly missed. Again we are so sorry for your loss.
08/07/2015
Judy & Tasha Malone
You will truly be Missed, Big Jim!! But we will forever hold you in our Hearts !!!
08/07/2015
LoraLei Garrison-Joplin
Dear sweet Angela,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Although, I did not know your
father, I know he must have been a wonderful person to have raised
such a lovely daughter. You were always one of my favorites of
Sherry's friends.
With love, LoraLei Garrison-Joplin
08/06/2015
James Cathelyn
We are sorry for your loss and are praying .
for you. Please let us know if we can
serve you in any way.
Calvary Baptist Church
Elizabethton, TN. 37643
225 Holly Lane
423 542 5033 or office @calvaryonline.net you
Dean Smith Interim Pastor
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you
peace at all times and in every way. The Lord
be with all of you. 2Thessalonians 3/13
Jimmy, as I knew him was a fun person to be
around. Back in the day, a bunch of us would go
motorcycle riding. He was always up for that. He
always had a smile on his face. I use to run into
him at sit n bull and its like time was never
between us. I am so sorry for you loss. I know
how much he will be missed.
Rest in peace Jim. Fond memories of better days, 30+ years ago. Lots of laughter and fun times.
Jim was a good friend to me and a gentle giant both in his phyical stature and the size of his big heart.Jim would do anything for you if it was in his power to do so. I will miss Jim and his friendship---Go with God Jim!!!!
Sure going to miss Jim at all the music gatherings. He was
Duty Free's biggest fan. Thoughts and prayers to all his friends
and family.
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