Jack Fannin

2025, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 8, 1936, in Majestic, Kentucky, Jack was a devoted husband, father,

grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a cherished member of the Bean

Station Church of God and had been a faithful follower of the Lord since 2008.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma Fannin; brothers, Ralph and Clyde

Fannin; and sisters, Ruby Charles, Ruth Bedsaul, Thelma Fannin, and Ernestine Sanders.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Fannin; his children, Rhonda (Dennis) Daniels of

Lawrenceburg, KY, Mitch (Jill) Fannin of Bean Station, TN, and Mike (Krystal) Fannin of Harold,

KY; his brother, Robert “Bob” Fannin of Freeburn, KY; his grandchildren, Ryan (Kady) Fannin,

Joshua Stratton, Somer (Brad) Jenkins, Kirstin (Jeremy) Sapp, Mykah (Sam) Prater, and

Sydney (Zach) Johnson; and his great-grandchildren, Stella Fannin, Jett Fannin, Everley

Jenkins, Griffin Johnson, Levi Prater, Grady Johnson, Kaedryn Jenkins, and Greyson Jenkins.

Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany.

A true baseball legend, Jack was known for his “blazin’ fast pitch,” a talent honed in the

Coalfield Leagues. He played for many years with the All-State Semi-Pro baseball team. He

received an offer from the New York Yankees, and even practiced with the Cincinnati Reds,

where he was asked to be their batting practice hurler. Jack later turned to coaching youth

sports, sharing his love for the game with his sons and many young athletes, creating lasting

memories and impacting countless lives. In 2007, he was inducted into the Phelps High School

Hall of Fame.

Jack devoted 50 years to the coal industry. He worked with Majestic Collieries and Johnscreek

Elkhorn Coal Co. before starting his own businesses: Fannin Coal Co., Jamboree Coal Co., and

Winns Branch Coal Co. He later retired from Massey Energy, where he was widely admired for

his work ethic, leadership, and integrity. Many affectionately knew him as “Ole Man Jack.”

In retirement, Jack enjoyed life’s simple pleasures: fishing, working puzzles, cheering on the

Cincinnati Reds, and, most of all, spending time with Evelyn, his beloved wife of 66 years. He

was a steadfast provider who leaves behind a legacy of strength, service, laughter, and love. As

those who knew him often say, “there will never be another one like him.”

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

– Babe Ruth

Visitation will be Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Stubblefield Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Mark Hatley and Ron Dermaline officiating.

Family and friends will gather on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Hamblen Memory Gardens at 10:00 AM for entombment services.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Bean Station Church of God, 171 Bylo Rd, Bean Station, TN 37708.