James Earnest
Proffit, 90, born August 24, 1924, went home to be with his Lord and
Savior on January 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family, following a battle
with COPD and lung cancer. James entered the
Navy during WWII on November 6, 1943 and was discharged on November 16,
1945. He was aboard the ship USS
Thurston serving in Normandy on D Day and Southern France invasions. After his discharge from the Navy he returned
home to Floyd County to help his Daddy on the farm for a short while. On November 24, 1946 he married the love of
his life, Frances Sowers. They moved to
Vinton where he worked in a filling station until returning to Floyd County in
1950 and bought a farm. He made his
living farming and gardening, both which he was very good at,
and loved. He also loved to hunt
and fish in his spare time. James was baptized into the Red Oak Grove Church of
the Brethren in October of 1953 and was a Deacon there many years. James was
preceded in death by his parents Getter and Alberta Proffit: and 11 of his
twelve siblings. He is survived by
his loving wife of 68 years, Frances Sowers Proffit; daughters and sons-in-law,
Gwendolyn Klann (Gary), Betty Hicks (David), Sharon Lovell (Ray). Six grandchildren; Derick Hicks (Tanya),
Jennifer Klann, Jeffrey Hicks (Crystal), Eric Klann, Kristen Carver (Scott),
Brandon Lovell (Michelle). Three Great-Grandchildren and one on the way; Elijah Hicks, McKenzie Lovell, Knoxleigh Carver,
Trever Lovell. One Sister; Helen Atkins
and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
James’ family is
deeply grateful for the care and compassion shown to them by Intrepid Hospice
and their church family at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Funeral service
will be Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 11am at Red Oak Grove Church of the
Brethren. Officiating will be Rev.
Hebron Quesenberry, Rev. Marvin Wade and Rev. Jimmy Cannaday. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery
with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854, American Legion
Post #127. Visitation will be
Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 6-8pm at Maberry Funeral Home.
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