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JAMES EDWARD "BIG BINK" WEBB Jr. obituary, Knoxville, TN

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JAMES WEBB Obituary

WEBB, JAMES EDWARD JR., "BIG BINK"- age 56, transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a 1976 graduate of Austin East High School and retired from TVA after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by daddy, Amos A. Keith. He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Octavia Yvonne Webb; sons, James E. Webb, III and Frederick Osborne; daughters, Lakesha Webb (Christian) Earl, Tiffanni Webb (William) Sparks; devoted and loving mother, Lois K. Keith; six grandchildren, James E. Webb, IV, Christiana Faith Earl, William Douglas Sparks, III, Christian Eugene Earl, Jr., Jace Alexander Sparks, Jayla Michelle Webb; brother William Derril (Janis) Keith, Dayton, Tennessee; sister Althea Turner., Washington, DC, mother and father-in-law, Leon and Katie Ivnes; aunts, Jacqueline Barton, Geneva Kemp Ware; uncle, Melvin R. Kemp, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Leon Ivnes, Jr., Chicago, Illinois, Christopher Terrell Ivnes, Tavares Ivnes, Knoxville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, earthly children, and friends. Flowers may be delivered to the church Saturday morning. The family will receive friends on December 20, 2014 from 11-11:30 am with service to follow at Bethel AME Church, 3811 Boyd's Bridge Pike. Reverend Keith R. Mayes, Sr. will be officiating and Pastor Travis Ballinger, Eulogist. Interment to follow at Highland West Cemetery, 9913 Sherrill Lane, concluding with a dove release. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD, 1-800-824-8283 www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2014.

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Theresa Stone

January 6, 2015

Rest in peace
your classmate

December 31, 2014

Heelo Yvonne Ivans Webb...It's Tose Davis from Bearden High. I love you and will reach out to you soon in 2015, Gail Johnson abd I will have you join us for a Girls night at the farm. We have so many years of sharing to catch up on. Tell Buster, your Mom and Dad hello. Remember days at Watson's too. I will always loev and respect you. Please accept my sincere condolencses. Gone and NOT forgotten

Tonja (Bingie) Littles

December 26, 2014

I was so sad to hear about Bink's passing.
It has been many years since we have seen Bink. We were all family on Sunset Ave.
He was Bink and I was Bingie.
We use to laugh when we saw each other. He would say I took his name.
Rest in peace my old friend.

Robin Stooksbury

December 22, 2014

Yvonne, I am so very sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathies. My prayers are with you and your family.

Helen Waters & Family

December 22, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Larry Spiva

December 20, 2014

J.J. was a great co-worker and I was blessed to be able to work with him at Bull Run for a few years. He was a fun loving guy with a big smile that I will always remember. I am praying that God will comfort all the family and replace the pain with wonderful memories.

glenda holloway

December 20, 2014

My prays are with Aunt Lois and the family of Binky. He was truly a very nice person. May God bring you peace in the mist of sorrow.

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Deborah Madden-Nelson and Family

December 20, 2014

Gone is our love one, loved by all, His soul is now at rest. He 'll sleep in peace his work is done. He'll know the joy of perfect rest in heaven up above. Our faithful servant, Well done. Luv cousin Deb Madden and family

December 20, 2014

"My heart is truly saddened on the passing of my Big brother R.I.H. May God continue to comfort you all during your loss!

Pastor Shawn Angel Sr. (Knoxvile Tn)

Sharon Henry Walton

December 20, 2014

I was very sorry to hear about Binky . May God continue to bless the family and keep you all lifted up.

steve and connie huntley

December 20, 2014

You will be deeply miss we love you . And may u rest in peice

Rudy & Cynthia Dirl

December 20, 2014

Granny Keith and family, please accept our sincere prayers during this time. Praying God's peace and strength for the days ahead..

tori Caster

December 20, 2014

I will truely miss you u help mold me in to the woman im today . Im truely sorry I was not there for u last few weeks . I love you . And Ill miss you .

Le' Tashia (Tweetybird) Stephens

December 20, 2014

My prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Binky will be missed deeply and the memories will be cherished in our hearts.

Vincent "Bo" & Betty Martin

December 20, 2014

To Aunt Lois and the Family of Big Bink, we send our love and sincere condolences during this difficult time. May God bring you peace and comfort.

Hernan Jackson

December 20, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 19, 2014

Von, So sorry for your loss. RIP Bink. I can remember when you came aboard at the Bull. We both liked motorcycles and rode some together. When my wife who worked with Von at the phone company (after basketball season) we decided you and Von should meet each other. We were riding our bikes down Kingston Pike to meet at a restaurant. Low and behold you got a ticket and that is when we decided we would lose the law after that. Some how we got the law after us everytime we rode. I have rode thousands of miles since and have never been bothered by the law. It is a good thing you learned to lean further in a curve and run faster on the straight ways. I am glad that I was the one to tell you to get your hood and weld your fist tube. I believe you were with Clyde Elliott who was an excellent person to weld your first tube with. I have always gave you praise on such a neat downhill pad weld. Everytime we got a nasty job it was not long before it became fun to do because of your fun loving attitude and your cheery smile. You will be missed but you are in a better place.

Roy and Billie Hall

Nancy Hickman

December 19, 2014

Yvonne: I can't tell you how much my heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your precious husband. I know how much you loved him and how devoted you were to him. What a guy he must have been to have gotten you girl! I wanted you to know you are in my heart, and my prayers. With deepest sympathy. Nancy Petty-Hickman

Cynthia Davis Howard

December 19, 2014

On behalf of the Davis family, I send up prayers and our condolences to the family. Although it has been many years since we've seen Binky, we certainly have fond memories of him from when we were much younger. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Rev. Vincent Brown

December 19, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 19, 2014

My prayers and love are with you Ms.Lois theres no love like a mothers love for her child may GOD keep you during your difficult days ahead.love, Felicia Murphy Bone

Frank Brewer

December 19, 2014

I went to Park Junior with Binky and had not seen him for about 30 years. Got to know him again the past 6 years and glad I did. Enjoyed talking sports with him and reminiscing about old times. RIP Big Bink.

Chenitha Drake

December 19, 2014

To the family: I would like to say the Binky will be missed deeply, but never forgotten and the memories will be cherised in all our hearts for the man he was and how he lived his life. RIP my friend.

Reverends Joel & Ruby Miles

December 19, 2014

Our prayers are with you in this very trying hour. Bink was a friend from our younger days in "Park City" and Warner Tabernacle.

Dolores Buffington Bewley

December 19, 2014

I am so saddened to hear of Binky's passing. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

December 19, 2014

To my dearest friend that I will always cherish and grateful of bonding with my son. I will miss you but you will always be forever in my hearts and mind. God bless and I love you

Cynthia Goins, AE Class of 1977

December 19, 2014

Rest in Peace Binky.

andrei allen

December 19, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Anthony (Tony) Waters

December 19, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

The Goodes

December 19, 2014

Granny Lois, Von, Lil' Bink, Derril and family: We're sorry to hear of Big Bink's passing. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you. You're in our prayers.

Doorothy (Brown) Smithknoville

December 19, 2014

I will miss my friend Binky. we have been friends since the 1st grade at Park Lowery Elementary. until 1976 graduation from Austin East. My condolences to his family.

Zella Mims

December 18, 2014

My love and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.

Larry Saffles

December 18, 2014

I worked with JJ at Bull Run beginning in 1988. He was a big man with a big smile and I fill honored to call him a friend. Until we meet again, brother.

Rick Campbell

December 18, 2014

JJ, rest in peace my Brother. You were one of a kind, a gentle giant.

Beverly Hunter

December 18, 2014

Yvonne Sweetheart You Are In MY Prayer, I'm So Sorry For Your Loss, and I'm Sorry I Can't Make It There To Be With You, But know I LOVE You and I'm Hear For You, LOVE Beverly. ??

Teresa Schofield

December 18, 2014

We are sending our deepest sympathy to the Webb family during this time. May the hand and grace of GOD be upon you. Yvonne, know that GOD will continue to be with you and strengthen you day by day. We love you ! Mr. Terry & Teresa Schofield

Daniel Sr. & Patrice Cannon

December 18, 2014

Our prayers go out to you Aunt Lois, Vaughn and kids. May God continue to bless you and give you strength.

December 18, 2014

Von,

Kim and I spent many wonderful times with JJ and you. I could not have asked for a better friend and co worker while I was at Bull Run. JJ and I worked together so much he told me I should have been a boilermaker many times. We could always depend on each other for so many things. Our thoughts and prayers go with the family and you.

Frank and Kim Barber

Teresa Scruggs

December 18, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Bill Saul

December 18, 2014

RIP JJ. Remembering all the times and your smile at Bull Run. You were a super guy and a real friend.

December 18, 2014

I want express my sympathy at this time on JJ's passing. He and I worked together at Bull Run for twenty five years. He was a friend and co worker but most of all a great guy. I pray God will give your family Comfort and Peace during this time. Again, I am very sorrowful for the passing of this great soul.

Loretta Stewart-Reid

December 18, 2014

Von & Ms. Lois, I can't begin to tell you how much I'll miss Binky, so glad we spoke a couple of weeks ago. I will miss him and our A-E Class of 76 will miss him as well. I know he's in a better place and feelin Good. May God Be The Glory. I'll continue praying for this wonderful family.

December 18, 2014

My prayers are with you lil'Bink,my Friends the Kemp,Sharp family may GOD'keep you'll at this most difficult time yours truly Felicia Murphy Bone'

dorothy collins

December 18, 2014

may God keep His loving arms of love around you all at this time and the difficult days ahead. so sorry. the Collins Family

Mike Campbell

December 18, 2014

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies go to the entire family, I went to school with Bink at Park Jr and AE

December 18, 2014

JJ, as we knew him at Bull Run, was a staple in the shop. During outages he was one of the leaders at the plant and was a craftsman. He seemes to love his job and the people that he worked with. Always a smile and was up to something everyday to help make a hard days work pass. He will be missed by all that had the chance to work with him.
Steve and Katie Trotter

Saundra B. Johnson

December 18, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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