james Jaynes

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James "Jim" Jaynes, 69, of Newland, NC, peacefully passed away on September 13, 2022 after a long battle with Vascular Dementia. He was born in Elizabethton, TN to the late James Alvin and Katrina Carrico Jaynes on December 7, 1952. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann and Joyce.

Jim leaves to cherish his memory a wife of 51 years, Carolyn Harmon Jaynes; two sons, Danny Jaynes (wife Amy), Derick Jaynes (fiancé' Tara) of Elk Park, three grandchildren, Emma Dula (husband Tyler), Celia Jaynes and Brock Jaynes all of Elk Park, a brother Michael Leon Jaynes (wife Patty) of Georgia and Newland, sisters Martha Blanton (husband Chris) of Spruce Pine and Jenny Jaynes of Elizabethton. Jim had several nieces and nephews whom he loved as well, Lori, Diana, Ben, Trina, Nicole, Katie, Sydney, Keona, Rachel, James Wesley, Sara, Koty and Stone and many great nieces and nephews.

Jim was a small engine repair man, farmer, son, and brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, deacon and a good friend to many. Jim was passionate about his family foremost, his work as a small engine repair man, farming and raising cattle, and his hobby for trains. He dedicated his life to his work, his family, his church at Fellowship Presbyterian in Crossnore. Jim had a great laugh. After he graduated he had a job with Tate Goodman's small engine repair shop as a repair man. This kick started a career in that field and he continued to work for the Johnson Family after they acquired the business until he bought the business and ran it under Avery Power and Equipment for many years.

Jim loved his family, he was a dedicated father. His children went on to pursue careers in mechanics and construction. Jim was a strong, good loving, and supportive father and grandfather. His knowledge and guidance was the foundation of his family. Jim was also a passionate train enthusiast. He spent many weekends of hiking to many train trestles and tunnels in the area with his family by his side. He spent most of his retirement on the farm and with his family.

Visitation for Jim was held September 15 at the Fellowship Presbyterian Church. The service was held September 16, at 11 a.m., also at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Graveside service followed at Elk Mountain Cemetery in Plumtree.

James married Katrina Letell Carrico on 31 Mar 1951 in , McDowell County, North Carolina, . Katrina was born on 3 Aug 1929 in , Smyth County, Virginia, ; died on 30 Oct 1969 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Jenny Hannah Johnson about 1893 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Jenny (daughter of Harrison Henderson Johnson and Cintha Adeline Franklin) was born on 11 Nov 1871 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 May 1959 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millard married Susan Adeline Benfield about 1869 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. Susan was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1902 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Cintha Adeline Franklin about 1850 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. Cintha was born about 1830 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Feb 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]