James Wesley Forsythe's obituary , Passed away on November 26, 2025 in Martin, Tennessee

James Wesley Forsythe

November 7, 1939 - November 26, 2025 (86 years old)

Martin, Tennessee

James Wesley Forsythe's obituary , Passed away on November 26, 2025 in Martin, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Murphy Funeral Home & Florist Inc.

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James Wesley Forsythe

November 7, 1939 - November 26, 2025 (86 years old)

Martin, Tennessee

James Wesley Forsythe Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Wesley Forsythe of Martin, Tennessee, who passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Wesley Forsythe or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Callen Forsythe and Kate Carter Forsythe; his granddaughter Jessica Forsythe; and his great grandchild Hudson Fortner. He is survived by: his wife Margaret Smith; his children, Sharon Maloan (Mike) of Martin, TN, Keith Forsythe (Melissa) of Port Neches, TX and Jim Forsythe (Jennifer) of Martin, TN; his grandchildren, Jenna Scott (Zac), Morgan Vernon (Drew), Dustin Forsythe (Sarah), Brittany Fortner (Josh), Brandon Forsythe (Jodie) and Jacey Lewis (Adam); his great grandchildren, Lilly-Brooke Scott, Cooper Scott, Wade Vernon, Ella Vernon, Sarah Jo Forsythe, Hunter Forsythe, McKinley Fortner, Allie Fortner, Piper Fortner, Mack Lewis and Adler Forsythe; and his siblings, Gene Forsythe of Jackson, TN and Lana Lewis of Brownsville, TN..

A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and at 2:00 PM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Murphy Funeral Home & Florist Inc.



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Nov 30

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Murphy Funeral Home
207 Central St, Martin, TN 38237

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Nov 30

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