BARTLETT, Tenn. —James Perry Propst, age 68, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.
James was born April 10, 1953 in Rockingham, North Carolina, to Dewey E. and Ruth H. Propst.
He was preceded in death by his father. His mother passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Becky M. Propst; children, Jonathan L. Propst (Amanda), J. Whitney Propst, R. Catherine Propst, Hudson T. Propst; grandchildren; Avery, Henry, Emma and Claire.
He graduated from Rockingham High School in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Pembroke State University (UNC-Pembroke). He was the owner of Electrical Assoc., Inc., where he worked with his two sons and daughter. He loved the business because of all the wonderful people he was able to meet and build friendships.
He loved the Lord and was always excited to study and share His word. He was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Collierville, Tennessee. His greatest joy was serving as a Sunday school teacher in churches where he attended. At his death, he was the teacher for the Kingdom Seekers’ class at Ellendale Baptist Church, Bartlett, Tennessee. He loved his family deeply and always sought to have them seek and love the Lord. Jim was excitedly anticipating the arrival of his fifth grandchild this spring.
A gathering of family and friends for James will be held Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Ellendale Baptist Church, 3861 Broadway Road, Bartlett, Tennessee. A celebration of life service will occur Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 from 11 to 11:45 a.m., 3861 Broadway Road, Bartlett, Tennessee. A graveside service will occur Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 from noon to 12:15 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, Tennessee.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Propst family.
