July 13, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Maurice Tubbs, affectionately known as “JT”, was born June 27, 1948. He was the oldest of 8 children born to the late Edward Tubbs. Jr. & Dorothy Marion Tubbs. He was born in Lebanon, TN at Martha Gaston Hospital.
Jimmy attended the first African American School Rosenwald in Alexandria, TN in his early years. He also attended Wilson County Training High School in Lebanon, TN until segregation was abolished in DeKalb County. He then attended DeKalb County High School were he graduated class of 1966.
Jimmy was drafted into the United States Army in 1968. He served as a Private First Class. He was a member of the 4th Infantry Division Stationed in Vietnam. Jimmy was injured March of 1969.
Upon his return home, he married Jacqueline Hancock in February of 1971. From this union, a daughter was born, Andrea Charese Tubbs.
Jimmy gave his life to Christ and became a member of Grace Bible Church. Despite his injuries, he defied all odds at every turn. He continued to live life to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by 2 brother-in-laws, Floyd League, Jr. & Lewis L. Bass & 1 niece, Martisha A. League. Jimmy is survived by his Daughter, Andrea (Harold) Keeley & his adoptive Daughter, Tori Garrett. 2 Grandchildren, Jalissa (Damion Roddy) Tubbs & Kierra Tubbs. 1 Great Grandson, Jamion Maurice Hendrix Roddy. Brother, Eddie (Maureen) Tubbs. 2 Cousins/Brothers, Ronald (Angela) Eddings & Billie Don (Nancy) Bohannon. 6 Sisters, Doris League, Sandra Bass, Brenda Savage, Linda Gail Neal, Yvette (Randall) Carver & Tina (Bryan) Tubbs-Peebles. 4 Nieces & 4 Nephews, Host of Great Nieces /Nephews, Great Great Nieces/Nephews, Cousins & Friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1pm from the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Deacon Darren Dilligard & Eulogist, Bro. Roy Cason will officiate and burial will follow at Dowell Cemetery in Alexandria, TN with Military Honors provided by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation with the family will be on Friday from 5-8pm & Saturday from 12 until the service time at 1pm.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements