James Steven Thomas

KINGSPORT – James Steven Thomas, 48, left this walk of life on February 10, 2023 with complications from a broken back.

He was born to Kate Browder and Donnie Hutchins of Kingsport, TN.

He was preceded in death by his step father, Bill Haren; brother, Gabriel Bellamy, maternal grandparents, Clyde and Lois McDavid; paternal grandparents, George and Grace Hutchins; favorite uncles, Paul Hutchins, Wayne McDavid, Charles Martin, and Gary Necessary; favorite aunts, Mary Hutchins and Ruth Thompson; favorite cousins, Donna Jones, Donald Collins, and Shawn Anders.

He is survived by his mother, Kate Browder; father, Donnie Hutchins; daughters, Victoria Minutolo (John) and Adriana Thomas (Joey); brothers, Donnie and Jeremy Hutchins; sister, Kristy Hutchins; granddaughter, Aaylinh; grandsons, Aydin and Lil John; several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and very special friends who he loved dearly.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM with Rev. Jerry Scalf officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at New McDavid Cemetery in Rye Cove, VA. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 AM.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Hutchins, Jeremy Hutchins, Allen McDavid, Logan Youngblood, Richard Taylor, and Roger Hammonds. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Taylor, Michael Hutchins, and Curtis McDavid.

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