Jimmy Alvis, age 85, of Lebanon, passed away on March 15, 2025. The Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon conducted by Brother Shane Smith. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Gordonsville Cemetery.
James Thomas Alvis was born in Carthage TN to Julie Myrtle Connors Alvis and Jimmie Alvis. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve, then served a full term in the U.S. Navy. Jimmy married Darlene Preston and together they built a good life. Jimmy was a hard worker and was always helping others. He enjoyed being outdoors, in nature, in God’s country, working on the farm. He was pretty good at vehicle repair too.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darlene Alvis, daughter Regina Elizabeth Alvis Moss, grandchildren James Slayer Moss, Joseph Stelth Moss, and John Striker Alvis Moss, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents Myrtle and Jimmie Alvis, sisters JoAnn Wade, Della Hesson, Kathleen Barrett, and Kate Hunt, and brothers Floyd, Lloyd, and James Alvis.
John 5:24 NIV Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.
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