Jim was born August 24, 1945 to James L & Mary Clemmer Olive in Memphis, TN. He graduated in 1963 from Messick High School in Memphis, TN. He served 6 years in the Naval Reserves and was able to travel the world.
In October of 1988, He married his love, Linda Wilbanks Olive. They were happily married for more than 30 years. On February 20th, his beloved Linda passed away as well. They moved to Ooltewah in the mid 1990s to live on the family land that his wife Linda had always dreamed of building a home on. This home celebrated many birthdays, weddings, holidays, and just good ole family get togethers! Jim was famous for his steaks and smoked ribs. Jim & Linda were members of Providence Road Baptist Church in Ooltewah,TN.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Olive & Mary Clemmer Olive; brother in law, Robert A Rhodes; and son, Matthew Gilbreath.
Jim leaves behind many that love him including his sister Carolyn Rhodes (Senatobia, MS), daughters: Stephanie Culberson (Soddy-Daisy, TN), Melissa Bache (Auburn, AL) and Jamie Olive Cate (Soddy-Daisy, TN); daughter-in-law Monica Lynn Gilbreath (Richmond, TX); grandkids: Jarett & Avery Bache (Auburn, AL), Braxton & Katelyn Angel (Soddy-Daisy, TN) and Rylee & Makenna Gilbreath (Richmond, TX).
Jim will be laid to rest on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 along with his loving wife Linda. Graveside services will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens on Hwy. 153 in Hixson, TN at 2:00 pm. Services will be officiated by Pastor John Jones of Providence Road Baptist.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Missions Fund, c/o Providence Baptist Church, 8523 Providence Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363, in their memory.
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Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
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