James A. Carrier

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ELIZABETHTON - James A. Carrier, age 79, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born to the late Earnest and Donna Francisco Carrier. Jim was of the Christian faith and was an U.S. Army veteran. He began his career with newspapers at the Elizabethton Star at the young age of 12. He later became a pressman for Rockwell Graphics Systems and owned and operated PDQ Printers of Elizabethton. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School class of 1960 and was dedicated in keeping them connected. He enjoyed restoring his 1930 Ford Model A Tudor and recently became a member of the Carter County Car Club. In 1983 he co-founded the Boat Owners Association of Tennessee and organized the first lake clean-up and boat parade on Watauga Lake. He had been an avid operator of HAM Radio and Amateur television.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Norma Perry Carrier; two brothers, Walter Lynn Carrier and Dr. Ed Carrier; two sisters, Elizabeth Morris and Joann Tabor.

He was a devoted and loving father and papaw. Those left to cherish his gift of storytelling and sense of humor are his daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy Carrier-Miller and husband Matthew, of Statesville, NC and Christi Rice and husband Todd, of Knoxville, TN; his three grandsons whom he adored, James Ian Miller, Mattias Miller, and Alex Rice. He also leaves behind his special friend, Martha Hardin, of Elizabethton and his furry companion, Hissie and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Saturday, February 13, 2021 with the Reverend Matthew Miller presiding. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Browning, special nephew Kirk Carrier, and long time friends Gerald Rutledge, Rick Boy, and Tony Clark.

Ernest married Donnica M. "Donna" Francisco on 18 Jun 1925 in Wise County, , , Virginia. Donnica (daughter of Johnson F. Francisco and Elizabeth J. "Bettie" Ferguson) was born on 26 Apr 1900 in Scott County, , , Virginia; died on 19 Sep 1974 in Scott County, , , Virginia; was buried in Holston View Cemetery, , Scott County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Susan Elizabeth Stepp on 28 Apr 1894 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Susan was born on 24 Jan 1878 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 1898 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johnson married Elizabeth J. "Bettie" Ferguson about 1892 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Elizabeth was born in Aug 1873 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1951 in Scott County, , , Virginia; was buried in Gibson-Francisco Cemetery, , Scott County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Catharine Denton about 1866 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Catharine was born in May 1852 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth Carol Gibson about 1856 in Scott County, , , Virginia. Elizabeth was born on 22 Jul 1834 in Russell County, , , Virginia; died on 12 Feb 1918 in Scott County, , , Virginia; was buried in Gibson-Francisco Cemetery, , Scott County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]