James Curtis O'Mary

He was born in Knoxville TN on May 6, 1951.

Known by everyone as “Big Cheese” he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, entrepreneur, storyteller, and man of deep faith. At 18 years old, he joined the U.S. Navy, developing a love for traveling, mechanics, and hard work.

After his time in the Navy, Jim found his passion in the big-rig industry. He was an entrepreneur at heart, always adapting his business adventures to any changes that life brought his way.

He loved driving the open road, discovering new places, and collecting a story to tell. If he wasn’t on the road, he wanted to be on the water. He enjoyed his time on his boat and any opportunity to go fishing. He also loved to share his sense of adventure when it came to food. He encouraged others to step outside their comfort zone and try something new including his homemade hot sauce.

Above all, Jim was a man of faith. His relationship with Jehovah was at the center of his life, and he lived to share the hope he had found in the Bible with everyone he met. He spoke about his faith with genuine conviction and heartfelt concern for others. He wanted people to understand Jehovah’s love and to have the same confidence and hope that gave him strength throughout his own life.

His stories will forever be told, and his sharing of faith will continue be an example to us all.

Survived by his “forever girl” and spouse of over 51 years, Eulene; daughter, Amber O’Mary Lowery and her husband, Brad Lowery of Knoxville, TN; daughter Kelly Prairie and her husband Jonathan Prairie of Coventry, RI; grandchildren Samuel and Hannah Prairie of Coventry, RI; brother Michael O’Mary and his wife Nancy Ross O’Mary of Knoxville TN; nieces and nephews Bryan O’Mary, Stacee Russell, Timothy Miller, and Christy Miller; great niece Ophelia “Michelle” O’Mary; great nephew Logan O’Mary; and many more. He also leaves behind his closest friend and chosen son Pedro Hernandez.

Preceded in death by his daughter C. Diane Scott; parents James and Mamie O’Mary; sisters Ginger O’Mary, Patricia Miller, and Barbara “Bootsie” Foster; niece Tracee O’Mary, nephew James “Jamie” Jackson.

Services will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 420 Burnett Station Rd, Seymour TN 37865 on September 19th, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com