James A. "Jim" Cordell

Mr. James A. “Jim” Cordell, age 55, a resident of Kingston, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home. He was born July 26, 1969, in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Harriman, Tennessee and was also a former member of Boy Scout Troop # 101 in Kingston, Tennessee and had earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Jim was a retired Unit Operator with the Tennessee Valley Authority working at Bull Run, Johnsonville, and Kingston Steam Plants. He was also a Scuba Dive Master and Instructor. He was a Corvette enthusiast and was a life-time member of the National Corvette Museum. He was also an avid Star Wars fan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karin I. Cordell; brother, Anthony Wayne Cordell; and grandparents, Luther & Ethel Cordell, and Erna Urbansky.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Natalie Miller (Jordan)

 Vanessa Cordell

Step-Daughters: Brittany Samaniego (Jesus)

 Aimee Alexander (Brent)

Father: Paul M. Cordell

Sister: Sherri Cordell

Grandchildren: Emma Cordell, Drake Samaniego, and Koah Samaniego

And many other relatives and friends including some extended family in Germany and a cousin, Timothy Isaiah, who is combating MS (Multiple Sclerosis). 

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1658 Roane State Highway, Harriman, TN 37748. Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. from the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Miller officiating. Family and friends will meet on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. at the Ceder Hill Baptist Church, 636 Demory Road, LaFollette, TN 37766 to proceed to the Bakers Forge Cemetery in LaFollette, Tennessee for Graveside services and interment at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; the Redeemer Luther Church, Harriman, Tennessee; or to the American Heart Foundation. Evans Mortuary of Rockwood, Tennessee is serving the family of James A. “Jim” Cordell.