Jimmy served our country in the United States Army and retired from U. S. Pipe with over 40 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy and Charlie Rector; his wife of 60 years, Geraldine “Gerry” Stevens Rector.
Jimmy is survived by his three sons, LeBron (Kim), Chuck (Bronwyn), and Michael (Marnie) Rector; daughter, Janice (Jim) Pendergrass; grandchildren, Carrie Bingham, Derrick Pendergrass, Randall Pendergrass, Amy Rector Darby, Justin Rector, Heather Fairchild, Caroline Rector, and Lauren Rector; and a host of great grandchildren.
Graveside services for Jimmy will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 28, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Pastor Frank Evans, Jr. officiating.
If you aren’t comfortable in attending the service you may join us live for the service at https://www.facebook.com/chattanooganorthchapel/
We respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks at all times, and all CDC measures be adhered to at the cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, # 6, Chattanooga, TN 37421 or www.alz.org
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
