James L. Beach, age 67 of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his home. James was born on October 5, 1946 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Luther Beach and Jeanette Neal. He as a veteran of the United States Army and also volunteered his time for several years at the Briceville Volunteer Fire Department. James was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting ginseng. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his son, James Beach Jr. and Lifetime Companion, Reba Farmer.

James is survived by his:
Son.Jamie Lynn Beach wife Nicole and children
Hayleigh and Tyelor Beach of Heiskell, TN
Special nieces and nephews..Roxie Lea McKamey of Lake City
Micheal Ray Farmer of Lake City
Shane LaRue of Lake City
Billy Ray Ward of Caryville
BrotherCaleb Van Neal and wife Mary of Lake City
Aunt.Bobbie Jordan and husband Don of Lake City
Special Grandchildren.Heather McKamey and her sons of Clinton
Savannah Seiber of Lake City
Nephews.William, Robert, and Kevin
A host of other nieces, nephews and special friends.

The family will receive friends at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 12-2PM with the funeral service to follow at 2:00PM with the Rev. Thomas Adkins officiating. Interment will follow at the Island Ford Cemetery in Lake City. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is handling arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com