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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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James “Jim” Fugate, 66, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2026. Jim was born in Detroit and came to Kingsport when he was four years old. He retired from Eastman after 40 years of service. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gerri Fugate; sister, Donna Grizzel.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Diane Fugate; son, John Fugate (Tammy); daughter, Sarah Grayer (Donnie); and two grandchildren, Devin and Emory.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ryan Shaffer officiating.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Snyder’s Memorial Gardens, Johnson City. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes - Kingsport
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