James Thomas Fields Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Kingsport, Tennessee

James Thomas Fields Sr.

August 1, 1940 - January 2, 2026 (85 years old)

Kingsport, Tennessee

James Thomas Fields Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Kingsport, Tennessee

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Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes

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James Thomas Fields Sr.

August 1, 1940 - January 2, 2026 (85 years old)

Kingsport, Tennessee

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James Thomas Fields Sr. Obituary

The passing of James Thomas Fields Sr. (Kingsport, Tennessee) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 2, 2026 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Thomas Fields Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Newton A. Fields and Esther Fields (Bethany); his siblings, Ralph, Bill Fields and Jeanette Yates; his mother-in-law Elizabeth Lemmons (Liz); his brothers-in-law, Clovis Yates and Joe Lemmons; and his son-in-law Brian Edmonds.

He is survived by: his wife Betty (Lemmons); his children, Jim (Doris) and Debbie (Gary); his grandchildren, Amber Laughlin (Nick), Casey and Nathaniel Edmonds; his stepgrandchildren, Chandila Boggs (Randy), Laura Franks (Michael) and Cameron Poe (Charity); his great grandchildren, Alyssa, Caleb, Sophia and Olivia; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Lilly, Ava, Chloe, Tristan, Emery, Rymington and Novie; his stepmother Nancy Fields; his siblings, Carol Hensley and Joey Fields (Wendy); and his stepsiblings, Judy Castle (Rodger) and Phillip Dykes.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes



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Sun

Jan 04

Visitation

North Kingsport Church of God
2409 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660

Sun

Jan 04

Funeral service

North Kingsport Church of God
2409 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660

Tue

Jan 06

Graveside service

Hermon United Methodist Church
5395 E Carters Valley Rd, Gate City, VA 24251

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