James Edward Beightol

James Edward Beightol, age 84, of Dayton, TN passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He leaves behind Mary Grace, his loving wife of 64 years. Other survivors include his daughter, Bethany Smith ( Jeff) of Dayton, TN, two step-granddaughters, Brooke Smith of Knoxville, TN and Nicole Perkins of Savannah, TN; his only grandson, Merritt “Mac” Beightol of Murfreesboro, TN; his three brothers, Kevin (Theresa) Beightol of Roanoke, AL, Alfred (Ejie) Beightol of Jasper, TN and Robert (Judy) Beightol of Roanoke, VA; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, James “Kent” Beightol. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Alcoa 617 Gilbert St. Alcoa, TN 37701 or to the Church of Christ of Dayton, TN 170 Dayton Mountain Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321. A private burial will be held.