James K Clem, 92, of Greeneville, formerly of Kenvir, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Mr. Clem was born on July 22, 1929 in the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky. In 1933 he and his family moved to Evarts Kentucky. Mr. Clem completed grade, middle, and high school, where he graduated from Evarts High School in 1948.
Mr. Jim began working immediately for Harlan-Wallin Coal Company in Verda, Kentucky. He worked in the coal fields for 3 years before he was drafted into the United States Army. Mr. Clem served in the Army for 2 years, with 18 months being overseas. Upon discharge from the Army, Mr. Clem went to college on a G.I Bill and graduated in 3 years with a degree in finance.
Mr. Clem went to work for Magnavox in Greeneville, Tennessee as a Jr. Accountant. He worked for Magnavox and Phillips before retiring in 1989 as a V.P. and Operations Controller. Mr. Clem oversaw 14 manufacturing facilities in 5 states and 2 foreign countries. After his retirement, Mr. Clem and his wife traveled the world. Mr. Clem was also a member of Link Hills Country Club.
Mr. Clem was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jean Clem. Mr. and Mrs. Clem were married for 58 years. They had one daughter, Karen Clem. Who passed away in February 2017.
A special thanks to Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice.
Friends are asked to meet Monday at 1:45 at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens for a graveside service at 2pm. Dick Fawbush will be speaking.
Pallbearers will be: Ryan Schofield, Braxton Brice, Ray White, Matthew White, Adam Gothard, John Boyer, and Danny Darnell.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Howard Gothard and Charlie Dawson.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Greene County Animal Shelter, 950 Hal Henard Rd. Greeneville, TN 37743.
Mr. Clem was born on July 22, 1929 in the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky. In 1933 he and his family moved to Evarts Kentucky. Mr. Clem completed grade, middle, and high school, where he graduated from Evarts High School in 1948.
Mr. Jim began working immediately for Harlan-Wallin Coal Company in Verda, Kentucky. He worked in the coal fields for 3 years before he was drafted into the United States Army. Mr. Clem served in the Army for 2 years, with 18 months being overseas. Upon discharge from the Army, Mr. Clem went to college on a G.I Bill and graduated in 3 years with a degree in finance.
Mr. Clem went to work for Magnavox in Greeneville, Tennessee as a Jr. Accountant. He worked for Magnavox and Phillips before retiring in 1989 as a V.P. and Operations Controller. Mr. Clem oversaw 14 manufacturing facilities in 5 states and 2 foreign countries. After his retirement, Mr. Clem and his wife traveled the world. Mr. Clem was also a member of Link Hills Country Club.
Mr. Clem was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jean Clem. Mr. and Mrs. Clem were married for 58 years. They had one daughter, Karen Clem. Who passed away in February 2017.
A special thanks to Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice.
Friends are asked to meet Monday at 1:45 at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens for a graveside service at 2pm. Dick Fawbush will be speaking.
Pallbearers will be: Ryan Schofield, Braxton Brice, Ray White, Matthew White, Adam Gothard, John Boyer, and Danny Darnell.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Howard Gothard and Charlie Dawson.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Greene County Animal Shelter, 950 Hal Henard Rd. Greeneville, TN 37743.
James K Clem, 92, of Greeneville, formerly of Kenvir, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Mr. Clem was born on July 22, 1929 in the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky. In 1933 he and his family moved to Evarts Kentucky. Mr. Clem completed grade, middle, and high school, where he graduated from Evarts High School in 1948.
Mr. Jim began working immediately for Harlan-Wallin Coal Company in Verda, Kentucky. He worked in the coal fields for 3 years before he was drafted into the United States Army. Mr. Clem served in the Army for 2 years, with 18 months being overseas. Upon discharge from the Army, Mr. Clem went to college on a G.I Bill and graduated in 3 years with a degree in finance.
Mr. Clem went to work for Magnavox in Greeneville, Tennessee as a Jr. Accountant. He worked for Magnavox and Phillips before retiring in 1989 as a V.P. and Operations Controller. Mr. Clem oversaw 14 manufacturing facilities in 5 states and 2 foreign countries. After his retirement, Mr. Clem and his wife traveled the world. Mr. Clem was also a member of Link Hills Country Club.
Mr. Clem was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jean Clem. Mr. and Mrs. Clem were married for 58 years. They had one daughter, Karen Clem. Who passed away in February 2017.
A special thanks to Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice.
Friends are asked to meet Monday at 1:45 at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens for a graveside service at 2pm. Dick Fawbush will be speaking.
Pallbearers will be: Ryan Schofield, Braxton Brice, Ray White, Matthew White, Adam Gothard, John Boyer, and Danny Darnell.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Howard Gothard and Charlie Dawson.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Greene County Animal Shelter, 950 Hal Henard Rd. Greeneville, TN 37743.
Mr. Clem was born on July 22, 1929 in the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky. In 1933 he and his family moved to Evarts Kentucky. Mr. Clem completed grade, middle, and high school, where he graduated from Evarts High School in 1948.
Mr. Jim began working immediately for Harlan-Wallin Coal Company in Verda, Kentucky. He worked in the coal fields for 3 years before he was drafted into the United States Army. Mr. Clem served in the Army for 2 years, with 18 months being overseas. Upon discharge from the Army, Mr. Clem went to college on a G.I Bill and graduated in 3 years with a degree in finance.
Mr. Clem went to work for Magnavox in Greeneville, Tennessee as a Jr. Accountant. He worked for Magnavox and Phillips before retiring in 1989 as a V.P. and Operations Controller. Mr. Clem oversaw 14 manufacturing facilities in 5 states and 2 foreign countries. After his retirement, Mr. Clem and his wife traveled the world. Mr. Clem was also a member of Link Hills Country Club.
Mr. Clem was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jean Clem. Mr. and Mrs. Clem were married for 58 years. They had one daughter, Karen Clem. Who passed away in February 2017.
A special thanks to Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice.
Friends are asked to meet Monday at 1:45 at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens for a graveside service at 2pm. Dick Fawbush will be speaking.
Pallbearers will be: Ryan Schofield, Braxton Brice, Ray White, Matthew White, Adam Gothard, John Boyer, and Danny Darnell.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Howard Gothard and Charlie Dawson.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Greene County Animal Shelter, 950 Hal Henard Rd. Greeneville, TN 37743.
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