James Lebron Eidson, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Eidson.

Jim was a graduate of East Ridge High School and attended East Tennessee State University. He relocated to California with his family for a number of years. Jim had a long career in the printing profession. He worked for the Davy McKee Company in San Fransisco, CA in their printing department and also for the city of Sunnyvale, California.

Upon returning to Chattanooga he co-managed his parent’s restaurant, Eidson Restaurant, in East Ridge with his sister after their parents retired. He also owned and operated the Titan Printing Company in East Ridge. Jim was a member of the Rossville Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Judith Eidson; two sons, Kris Eidson and Alex Eidson and his fiancé, Jessica Gilbride.; one sister, Evelyn (Don) Seagle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Jo and Mike McAfee and Carolyn and Marty Fischer and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Parkridge Hospital MICU for their care and concern.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road with Dr. Dennis Flaugher officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 – 11:30 AM Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, Chattanooga Area Food Bank or a charity of your choice.