James Joseph Womack, 84

A retired supervisor at Rockford Textile Mills, a farmer, and a member of the Westwood Church of Christ, he served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was the son of the late John Hampton and Bessie Louvania Blankenship Womack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Elizabeth Womack and Cornelia Hammond; stepsister, Jean Ralph and step-father, Elton Mason.

He was married Jan. 1, 1941 to Tennie Eller Atnip Womack of McMinnville. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry R. and Helen Womack of Morrison; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Wayne Haston of McMinnville; two grandchildren, Matthew Lewis of Cookeville and Rachel Womack of Morrison; two brothers, John C. Womack and Herbert E. Womack both of McMinnville; three sisters, Beatrice Gossnell and Alma Adams both of McMinnville and Paulette Mingle of Gassaway; two step-brothers, Kenneth and Billy Mason, both of McMinnville; two step-sisters, Carolyn Turner and Decie Crouch, both of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 25 at High?s Chapel with Harold Jones and Bob Deason officiating. Burial followed at Gardens of Memory with full military honors administered by the American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064.

High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 30, 2006