James L. Gannaway, Jr.

July 30, 1931 - August 8, 2018

James L. Gannaway, Jr., age 87, of Bristol, VA passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Christian Care Center of Bristol. He was a former employee of Northern-Southern Railway having retired after 42 years of service. He served in the United States Airforce during the Korean War. Along with his parents James L. Gannaway, Sr. and Sallie Glancey Gannaway he was preceded in death by his wife, Ieata Beverly Gannaway. He is survived by his son, David Gannaway and wife Jessica of Westfield, NJ; grandchildren, Thomas and Ian Gannaway. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm, Sunday, August 12, 2018 in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum with Rev. Scott Price officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2:00 – 3:00 pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Fellowship Chapel, 201 Crocket Street, Bristol, VA 24201 Condolences may be left for the family on our website at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Gannaway.