James "Jim" Rather's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2021 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee

James "Jim" Rather

July 23, 1936 - June 18, 2021 (84 years old)

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

James "Jim" Rather's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2021 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee

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Jackson Funeral Services

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James "Jim" Rather

July 23, 1936 - June 18, 2021 (84 years old)

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

James Rather Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Rather of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, who passed away on June 18, 2021, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Rather to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Rather and Ruth Robinette Rather; and his sister Bobbie Raby. He is survived by: his wife Margaret Futrell Rather; his children, James Mark Rather (Angela) and Kimberly Sharp (Mike); his grandsons, James Derrick Rather (Miranda) and James Hunter Rather; his great grandchildren, Shae, Greenleigh and Jase Rather; and his siblings, Roy Rather, Virgie Mullins, Sue Woods and Pat Hensley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackson Funeral Services



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