James Jeremiah Tapp

James Jeremiah Tapp, 81, of Corinth, Mississippi, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at his residence. He was a member and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason as well as a 60 year member of the IBEW Local #852. He retired after 38 years as a line foreman with TVA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming his cattle. He loved his family and was a blessing to be around with joyful words and a loving heart. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 PM on Friday, February 27, 2015 and from Noon till service time on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Magnolia Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, officiated by Bro. Bill Wages, Bro. Warren Jones and Bro. Joe Marsh. Interment will follow in Forest Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Hunter LaFever, William Tapp, Josey Pettigrew, Matthew Pettigrew, Dakota Lowery and Justin Franks. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Janie E. Tapp of Corinth, MS; a son: James David Tapp and wife Rosa of Corinth, MS; a daughter: Judy Tapp of Seattle, WA; a brother: S.A. Tapp of Walnut, MS; 3 sisters: Nettie Brown of Walnut, MS, Inez Otten of Walnut, MS and Natley Gray of Ripley, MS; 5 grandchildren: Christy Franks, William Tapp, Josey Pettigrew, Matthew Pettigrew and Justin Franks; 7 great grandchildren: Hunter LaFever, Dakota Lowery, Katie Pettigrew, Kirk Pettigrew, Alex Tapp, William David Tapp and Konner Tapp. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Pamela Tapp Pettigrew, his son-in-law: Kirk Pettigrew, his parents: Sam and Emily Huddleston Tapp and a grandson:James David Tapp Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.