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Jimmy Myers Gass December 8, 1946- October 11, 2008 Jimmy Myers Gass was taken from us on October 11, 2008, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. A 1961 graduate of Bearden High School in Knoxville, TN, he joined the Navy in 1962. After an honorable discharge, he received his degree in Soil Science from University of Tennessee. After a tenure in the Forest Service, he opened his own Soil Consulting Business in Jonesborough, TN. Jimmy was a free spirit who loved music and the great outdoors. He cherished his family and taught his children how to find the good in everything. He is survived by his loving wife Diane; his sister Florence Hill and husband Sam of Atlanta, GA; daughter Angie Apodaca and husband Ben of Santa Fe, NM; daughter Marti Goff and husband Ron of Santa Fe, NM; daughter Michelle Ivester and husband Mike of Knoxville, TN; daughter Rebecca Gass Benz of CA; daughter Sara Barber and husband Tim of Lorton, VA; and his son John P. Gass of Jonesborough, TN. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and various nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jimmy's Life will be held Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 4:00 at the Twin Creeks Picnic Pavillion in Gatlinburg, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UNOS Foundation, PO Box 2484, 700 N Fourth St., Richmond, VA 23218.
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