James H. Secrist

Following his 30 years of service, with the U.S. Navy, he was self-employed as a contractor.

James is survived by his wife: Charlotte Secrist; two sons and daughters-in-law: James H. Secrist Jr. and wife Dawn of Meredian, Mississippi and Kevin Mark Secrist and wife Shari of Greeneville; two daughters and one son-in-law: Shanna Cooper and husband Lee of Tyler, Texas and Sherry Gonzales of New Orleans, Louisiana; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter; two sisters: Patsy Cunningham of Burleson, Texas and Diane Secrist of Chicago, Illinois; two sisters-in-law: Inez Davenport and husband Gene of Pikeville, TN and Geraldine Jeffers of Greeneville; and special friends: John and Barbara Foster of Arlington, Texas and Doyle and Mary Thompson of Montage, Texas.

He was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Bowser Secrist. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Lee Secrist and Denny Secrist and a grandson.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 3:30 pm at St. James Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Kenneth H. Saunders III and Pastor Jeremy Seaton officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church for services.

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers are family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers are U.T. Home Health, Dr. Jamie Oakley, Dr. Gerry Boccarossa and Dale Thompson.

The Greene County Honor Guard and a team from the U.S. Navy Honor Guard will conduct a military graveside service.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.