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James Earnest Proffit

Birth	:	24 Aug 1924
Death	:	4 Jan 2015 Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.0493728, -80.1602634
Description	:	James Earnest Proffit, 90, born August 24, 1924, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with COPD and lung cancer. James entered the Navy during World War II on November 6, 1943 and was discharged on November 16, 1945. He was aboard the ship USS Thurston serving in Normandy on D Day and Southern France invasions. After his discharge from the Navy he returned home to Floyd County to help his Daddy on the farm for a short while. On November 24, 1946 he married the... Read More	James Earnest Proffit, 90, born August 24, 1924, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with COPD and lung cancer. James entered the Navy during World War II on November 6, 1943 and was discharged on November 16, 1945. He was aboard the ship USS Thurston serving in Normandy on D Day and Southern France invasions. After his discharge from the Navy he returned home to Floyd County to help his Daddy on the farm for a short while. On November 24, 1946 he married the love of his life, Frances Sowers. They moved to Vinton where he worked in a filling station until returning to Floyd County in 1950 and bought a farm. He made his living farming and gardening, both which he was very good at, and loved. He also loved to hunt and fish in his spare time. James was baptized into the Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in October of 1953 and was a Deacon there many years. James was preceded in death by his parents Getter and Alberta Proffit; and 11 of his twelve siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Frances Sowers Proffit; daughters and sons-in-laws, Gwendolyn Klann (Gary), Betty Hicks (David), Sharon Lovell (Ray). Six grandchildren; Derick Hicks (Tanya), Jennifer Klann, Jeffrey Hicks (Crystal), Eric Klann, Kristen Carver (Scott), Brandon Lovell (Michelle). Three Great-Grand Children and one on the way; Elijah Hicks, McKenzie Lovell, Knoxleigh Carver, Trever Lovell; one sister; Helen Atkins and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. James' family is deeply grateful for the care and compassion shown to them by Intrepid Hospice and their church family at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Red Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. Officiating will be the Rev. Hebron Quesenberry, the Rev. Marvin Wade and the Rev. Jimmy Cannaday. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854, American Legion Post #127. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Maberry Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.maberryfuneralhome.com

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Where is James Earnest Proffit's memorial?
James Earnest Proffit's memorial is located at: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd County, USA.
When did James Earnest Proffit death?
James Earnest Proffit death on 4 Jan 2015 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Earnest Proffit's memorial?
Latitude: 37.0493728
Longitude: -80.1602634

Family Members:

Parent

Getter Almadorse Proffit

(1878 - 1959)

Alberta Smith Proffit

(1883 - 1957)

Spouse

Edith Frances Sowers Proffit

(1925 - 2017)

Siblings

Blanche Proffit Joiner

(1903 - 1993)

Pearl Annamary Proffit Guilliams

(1905 - 1987)

Elbert W Proffit

(1907 - 1985)

Dealia May Proffitt Lantz

(1909 - 2010)

Roxie P Proffit Nichols

(1914 - 1990)

Sgt Mallie Almadorse Proffit

(1916 - 1996)

Luther Eldridge Proffit

(1918 - 2008)

Margaret Profitt Jones

(1920 - 2014)

Frances Alberta Profitt Martin

(1922 - 2014)

Helen Louise Proffit Atkins

(1928 - 2018)

Frank Alvin Proffit

(1933 - 2011)

Children

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