James W. Thweatt, 90, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his residence.
James was born in McCracken County on April 10, 1931 to the late Rex and Elsie Vaughn Thweatt. He was a member of Clements St. Church of Christ until they closed their doors and then he began attending Briensburg Church of Christ. James attended Indianapolis Electronics School and became an engineer for WPSD where he worked for 35 years until he retired. He worked for the railroad as a brakeman and flagman before entering the Army. James was a motorcycle enthusiast that enjoyed riding his Goldwing with the Goldwing Road Riders and also playing the guitar.
James is survived by one daughter, Vivian Kay Thweatt Inglese (Michael) of Panama City, Florida; two sons, Christopher Michael Thweatt (Grace) of Paducah, James Daniel Thweatt (Romona S.) of Marble Hill, Missouri; five grandchildren, Austin Thweatt, Janice Higgs (Jimmy), Rodney Champy, Delanie Brunson, Anna Brunson; two great-grandchildren, Matthew Champy, Audrey Langston; four great-great-grandchildren, Alexander Villanueva, Brian Villanueva, Adriana Villanueva, Natalie Villanueva.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Chambers Thweatt; one son, Michael Wayne Thweatt; one grandson, Jason Robert Thweatt; four sisters, Loretta, Meta, Madeline, Annalou; two brothers, Charles, Teddy Gene, and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Sharp Church Of Christ Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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