James Edward Blewett

James Edward “Jim” Blewett was born August 3, 1948, in Bainbridge, Georgia to Foy and Gwen Blewett. Jim grew up in Delwood Community in Mitchell County, Georgia and in Albany, Georgia alongside his brother John Thomas “Tommy” Blewett, his brother Michael Keith “Mickey” Blewett, and his cousin Jane Whitley Timmons.During his early adulthood, Jim proudly joined the United States Army as a third-generation soldier. He served his country voluntarily with two tours in Vietnam during the height of the Tet Offensive. Sergeant Blewett then returned stateside to focus on raising his own family and attending college. He attended Albany Junior College (Darton College) in Albany, Georgia and Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia.During mid-adulthood, James worked as a postal carrier and eventually a truck driver and CDL trainer while living in Albany, Georgia and Indianapolis, Indiana. He accepted Jesus into his life as a child and served Him faithfully on staff at Beacon Baptist Church and by volunteering at Byne Memorial Baptist Church, Sherwood Church, Northside Baptist Church, and Calvary Church. James’ life verse was Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” He believed very firmly in God’s promises for him and for his family.The greatest joys and proudest accomplishments of James’ life were his three children: Scott, Tim, and D’Lee. He lived the last part of his life to see all three of his children become extremely successful adults who loved spending time with their dad. With Scott, he loved to listen to stories, watch sports, and attend Bible studies. With Tim, he loved all things Army, the Great Outdoors, and mowing the farm. With D’Lee, he loved talking school, watching true crime, and playing golf. The whole family loved spending time playing games, having bonfires, and cooking out. Jim just loved being involved in all of it, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In Jim’s last few years, he lived in Jonesborough, Tennessee, serving at Calvary Church and participating in several veterans’ groups facilitated by the Mountain Home Veterans Center as well as being a member of the Johnson City Community Center and Jonesborough Senior Center. Jim took his leap to heaven on February 29th, 2024, at 7:19 pm surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and other family members in his final days after a long fight with pancreatic cancer due to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.James was preceded in death by so many who loved him, including his father Foy Othela Blewett, mother Gwendolyn Pollock Blewett, brother Michael Keith Blewett, and many other friends and family members. He is survived by his brother John Thomas Blewett (wife Margie), cousin Jane Whitley Timmons (husband Glenn), son Christopher Scott Blewett (wife Tracy), son Timothy Michael Blewett (wife Sarah), daughter D’Lee Kay Blewett Pollock, granddaughter Brittany Mylinh Blewett Gingrich (husband Andrew), grandson Tyler Christopher Blewett, grandson Benjamin Grant Keeley (husband Seth), granddaughter Sydney Lynn Stetson, great-grandson Chandler Andrew Gingrich, and great-granddaughter Penelope Rae Keeley.James’ public funeral service will be held at the Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City, Tennessee on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Visitation will be held at 3:00 p.m. with the funeral following at 4:00 p.m. His private burial service for family only will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at his final resting place in the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tennessee. Everyone is invited to attend the funeral service on Sunday as well as the Celebration of Life & Homegoing Dinner which will be held following the funeral service on Sunday, March 10. Time and location to be determined based on the venue. James’ family ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in his honor.This obituary was lovingly written by the family.Read Obituary