MR. JAMES CECIL ECHOLS, SR. – Age 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly Trion, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born February 18, 1947 to his late parents, Abb Echols, Jr. and Janie Mae Echols. James was a member of Church of Christ, and he was a graduate of A.C. Carter High School, Summerville, GA. James was a proud United States Air Force Veteran, and he was employed as a Medical Lab Technician.
Those left to cherish his memories are his children Lisa Heflin, James Echols, Jr. both of Cleveland, TN, Precious (Aaron) Echols-Vinson of Attalla, AL, Pretreache Price of Summerville, GA; stepdaughters, Natasha Rochelle of Phoenix, AZ and Nikole Ralls of Jackson, TN; sister, Barabara McCutchins of Trion, GA; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Graveside Service and Interment will be Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, Eulogist. The family will receive extended family and friends Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at West 5th Street Church of Christ, located 24 5th St, Summerville, GA 30747. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.
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My condolences and prayers are with the family and friends. I remember while growing up, he and sister, Barbara, visited with us at the church often when visiting family. Glenda Davis Sims
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