James “Jim” Turney, 92 of Kimball passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10.
Jim was born and raised in South Pittsburg to the late Gilbert and Effie (Hudson) Turney. He graduated from South Pittsburg High School in 1952.
Jim spent many years working alongside his parents in the family grocery store, Turney’s Grocery, where he served the community until 1985. He later joined the Marion County Highway Department as a night watchman, a role he proudly held until his retirement in 2012.
A man of deep faith, Jim was a longstanding member of the Kimball Tabernacle of Praise Church. He had a lifelong love for football and was an enthusiastic Tennessee Volunteers fan. He also enjoyed personally collecting the scores of his local football teams. Above all, Jim cherished time spent with his family and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his son Nathan Eric Turney, his sisters Kathlyn Hill and Shirley Blevins, and both his father- and mother-in-law Clyde and Berthaline Dawson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Carolyn (Dawson) Turney, his grandchildren Kayley and Seth Turney, his daughter-in-law Paula Turney and his extended Dawson family, which include Ernest and Sadie Dawson, Oma Dawson, Melvin and Frances Dawson, Royce Dawson, as well as Phillip and Danette Dawson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Shereen (Blane) Stewart and Bob (Lisa) Hill, great-nieces and great-nephews Aspen (Justin) Raines and James Ed Hill, as well as many beloved friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 13 at 12 p.m. at the Jasper Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home, with Pastor Darrell Nunley who officiated.
Interment was followed at Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper.
The family received friends on Friday, December 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, December 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the funeral service in the Jasper Chapel.
Pallbearers were Erik Moree, Josh Guess, Blane Stewart, James “Ed” Hill, Jeff Blizard and Donnie Moreland.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all the friends, neighbors, and loved ones who have offered their kindness, support, and prayers. A special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga.
Arrangements were entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, Jasper Chapel, 21 East Fifth Street, Jasper, Tennessee, 37347, 423-942-2682.
The Marion Tribune – December 18, 2025