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James Lee Gillenwater
1945 — 2022
James Lee "Jim" (aka Shorty) Gillenwater, 77, recently back in Lizella, has left us after suffering from a "worn-out but much used heart". God opened his arms and welcomed him home and he is suffering no more!!! He was born in El Paso, Tx, moved to Virginia/Tennessee as a young child until he was led to join the Air Force. This Military Service led him to Robins AFB, Warner Robins, Ga where he wed Sharon Wood; set down roots as a Southern Bell employee and soon after had a son, Jamey. As life would play out, after retiring he worked maintenance at Lake Tobesofkee and he eventually went back to Kingsport to take care of his mother and remained there after her death. Over the years,...