James Sturgill Burchette, Jr.^[1]

1926 - 2012  (85 years)

• Name	James Sturgill Burchette
  Suffix	Jr.
  Born	24 Jul 1926	Marion, Virginia
  Gender	Male
  Census	1930	Marion, Smyth County, Virginia   [2]
  Died	25 Jun 2012  [3]
  Buried	28 Jun 2012	Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee   [4, 5]
  Person ID	I356257	Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest
  Last Modified	12 Jul 2013

  
  

  Father	James Stergel Burchette,   b. Abt 1900, Virginia ,   d. Bef 25 Jun 2012  (Age ~ 112 years)
  Mother	Flora V.,   b. Abt 1898, Virginia ,   d. Bef 25 Jun 2012  (Age ~ 114 years)
  Family ID	F140151	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Etholeen Moles
  Married	15 Oct 1957
  Children	1. David Burchette   2. Joe Burchette + 3. Daniel Ray Burchette
  Family ID	F140150	Group Sheet

  
  

• Event Map		Buried - 28 Jun 2012 - Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee  = Link to Google Maps   = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 5 Jul 2013. 'Uncommon Experience': Newport's Caitlin Burchette spends spring semester in England [S112] Census, 1930. Name: James S Burchett Event Type: Census Event Date: 1930 Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia Gender: Male Age: 3 Marital Status: Single Race: White Birthplace: Virginia Birth Year (Estimated): 1927 Immigration Year: Relationship to Head of Household: Son Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: Virginia District: 0006 Household ID: 31 Sheet Number and Letter: 2B Line Number: 63 Affiliate Publication Number: T626, roll 2461 GS Film number: 2342195 Digital Folder Number: 4547859 Image Number: 00707 Household Gender Age Birthplace Head J Stergel Burchett M 30 Virginia Wife Flora V Burchett F 32 Virginia Daughter Mary J Burchett F 5 Virginia Son James S Burchett M 3 Virginia Son Herbert L Burchett M 0 Virginia [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 25 Jun 2012. (July 24, 1926 - June 25, 2012) U.S. Veteran James Sturgill Burchette departed this life on June 25, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in Marion, Virginia on July 24, 1926. James served in the Army during WWII and married Etholeen Moles upon his return from active duty. The Burchette’s moved to Newport on October 15, 1957 at which time they became the new owners of Western Auto. He remained the active for 55 years as the owner and could be found each day up until a few weeks before his death greeting customers whom he called his friends. The Burchette family has been active members of the First Baptist Church of Newport where James received the honor of Deacon Emeritus. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Flora Burchette, Sr., and sister, Mary Jane Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Etholeen Moles Burchette; children, David Burchette, Joe Burchette (wife Sandy) and Dan Burchette(wife Gail); grandchildren, Chad Burchette (wife Amy), Darrin Burchette, Caitlin Burchette, Brad Burchette and Andy Burchette; great grandchildren, Kiersten and Connor Burchette; brother, Herb (wife Jayne) Burchette; several sisters and brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Manes Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The family will also receive friends Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm with the funeral services following at 3:00 pm in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Rich Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice, 222 Heritage Blvd., Newport, TN 37821. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge. [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 92694077). [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 99499135).