James ‘Jimmy’ Deweese, 65, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Lourdes.
Jimmy was a retired painter for NRE Paducah and was a member of Paducah First Baptist. He enjoyed golf and watching NASCAR. Jimmy loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and especially watching their ballgames.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy Courtney Deweese; two daughters, Amy Burnett and husband, A. J. of Paducah and Amanda Hammonds Paducah.; three grandchildren, Anna Hammonds, Ali Burnett and Jude Hammonds; his mother, Betty June Travis Deweese of Metropolis, Illinois; three sisters, Vickie Myers (Mike), Kim Carr (David) and Karen Wilkins (Tom) all of Paducah; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frances Neville Deweese.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Pastor Russ Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour of 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Paducah First Baptist, 2890 Broadway St. Paducah, KY 42001
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