Mr. J.D. Cutshaw

J. D. Cutshaw, 73 years of Kingston, GA died June 4, 2014 with his family by his side at Redmond Hospital following an extended illness. J. D. was born in Greeneville, TN to the late Howard Cutshaw and Mary Ellen Chandler Cutshaw Hope. He was an avid basketball player, a youth league and middle school coach, a fan and even played basketball competitively into his 60's. He also coached softball and enjoyed riding motorcycles as long as his health permitted. J.D. also loved animals; especially his dogs and horses. He was a wonderful and giving man, a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother. In addition to his parents, J. D. is preceded in death by his brothers; Harley Cutshaw and Raymond Cutshaw, and step-father; Ross Hope. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 yrs; Kimberly S. Cutshaw of Kingston, daughter and son-in-law; Jamie and Steve Kelley of Greeneville, TN, granddaughter; Brianna Kelley Fannon and her husband Andy Fannon of Afton, TN, grandson; Connor Kelley of Greeneville, TN, sisters; Berta Vee Shelton of Greeneville, TN and Nancy Taylor of Oak Park, IL, mother-in-law; Joyce Eisenhart, brother-in-law; Brian Pendergrass, nephew; Ryan Pendergrass and a host of wonderful nieces, nephews and special friends. J.D. served his country from 1960-1968 as an active duty U.S. Army Reservist, leaving the service as an SP4 drill instructor. His unit was activated just prior to the Bay of Pigs encounter and was on high alert to be deployed. He loved his country and was proud to serve it. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2014 in the Chapel Mausoleum at Southern Cremations & Funerals at Cheatham Hill. Rev. Lynn Neas will be officiating. The family will also receive friends at the Chapel Mausoleum on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 11:00 am to service time. Please send on line condolences to: www.southerncremations.com. Southern Cremations & Funerals at Cheatham Hill, 1861 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064, 770-919-7100.