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- [S73] Rawlings Funeral Home, Book 2, 5 Feb 1985.
Ode Rochelle Sarten obituary
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 6 Mar 2010.
James Perl (Jack) Sarten, age 79, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010, at his home in Sevier County surrounded by his family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He now resides in Heaven’s green fields, rejoicing in God’s presence and love.
James was born June 16, 1930 in the Parrotts Chapel community of Jefferson County, TN. He moved to Sevier County with his parents after the construction of Douglas Dam forced their relocation in 1942. He graduated from Sevier County High School and became a lifelong farmer residing in the Mt. Zion Community of Sevier County. He was a member of Middle Creek United Methodist Church, where he had served as Sunday School Superintendant, Council Chairperson, Trustee, and served on other various committees. He also was a member and served as a director of the Farm Bureau and Sevier Farmers Co-Op, a member of the Sevier County Livestock Association, and served on the Farm Service Agency as an elected committee member to oversee FSA operations and services in the Sevier County area.
He loved his wife, his family, his church, and he loved to farm, garden and use farm machinery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ode R. and Della Finchum Sarten; son, Philip J. Sarten; sisters, Mary Osaline Sarten, Edith Lafollette and husband Earl; sister-in-law, Kate Jackson.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Geneva Cardwell Sarten; his sons and daughters-in-law, David J. Sarten and wife Susan, Eric D. Sarten and wife Candice, Joe R. Sarten and wife Tammie; and grandson, Jairus C. Sarten; brothers-in-law and wives, Jim and Belva Cardwell, Rex and Anna Lee Cardwell, Jack and Connie Cardwell, Bill and Nancy Cardwell, and Ernest Jackson; sisters-in-law and husbands, Wanda and LeRoy Rogers, Mary Lou and Wayne Blalock; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to say special thanks to U.T. Hospice nurses Carolyn, Mertie, and Angela.
Services will be Sunday March 7, 2010, at 7 P.M. at Rawlings Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Page and Rev. Steve Pross officiating.
The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Sunday prior to the service
Burial will be at Middle Creek Cemetery Monday March 8, 2010 at 11 a.m., followed by a time for celebration of his life at Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Middle Creek United Methodist Church building repair fund, C/O Tom Ricker, 439 Ledo Dr., Sevierville, TN 37862. Rawlings Funeral Home of Sevierville is in charge of arrangements.
Pall bearers are David Newman, Jairus Sarten, Billy Ray Finchum, Larry Smelcer, Delmar Thomas, Leroy Helton, Terry Chaney and Larry Cole.
He will be sorely missed by his family and many, many friends.
You may share your thoughts and memories with the family on our website.
www.rawlingsfuneralhome.com
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