James "Jim" Cutshaw

He was retired and was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.

Jim was instrumental in starting and managing Tri-State Distributors in Kingsport. He and his wife ran and owned Sullivan Grocery and Hardware, and the Biscuit Company Deli in Sullivan Gardens for many years. He retired from Winn-Dixie in Greeneville.

He was a race fan. He loved to go watch his grandson, Nik Williams, race at Kingsport Speedway.

Survivors include two daughters: Mitzi Karen (Bernie Isaac) Larch and Beth (Chuck) Williams; one son: Rev. Mike (Brenda) Cutshaw; grandchildren: Joshua Griffith, Cathy Larch, Treannie Larch, Sarah Larch, Tanner Larch, Wesley Bird, Steve Cutshaw, C. J. White, Nikolas Williams; several great grandchildren; one sister: Fannie Slagle; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty Cutshaw; parents: Steve and Elizabeth Cutshaw; three sisters; and three brothers.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12 pm Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Cutshaw officiating.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Evergreen Life Services, especially Melissa and staff.