James “JT” Thomas Franklin Cathers

James “JT” Thomas Franklin Cathers, 73, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Whitley County, and was a retired carman with CSX railroad in Corbin and he was a veteran of the US Army.

James was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Corbin and spent many years working for the Lord. He was a founding member and singer with the Jubilee Trio for over 20 years, was a past Gideon, and a former member of the Corbin Church of the Nazarene.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry W. Cathers and Gladys Bennett Cathers; brothers, Henry Edward and Donald Wayne Cathers; and by a sister, Betty Carter.

James is survived by his wife, Lois Setser Cathers; children, James Russell Cathers (Debbie); Donald Edward Cathers (Angie); Joy Cathers Rush (Ryan); Greg Wesley Cathers (Brandy); James Ray Setser; and Kimberly Wilson (James); first wife, Wilma Cathers; grandchildren; Tosha Cathers Brock (Tony), Brittney Cathers Heneger (T J), Kayla Rush Miles (David), Elisah Cather Bolton (Tim), Brooke Rush Smith (Shannon), Justin Cathers, Rachel Rush Stark (Landon), Morgan Cathers, Noah Cathers, and Mandi Cathers; great grandchildren; Parker Smith, Andy Smith, and Jocelyn Miles; brothers, David Cathers (Lois), and Johnny Cathers (Christine); sisters, Helen Broughton, Beulah Scott, Patsy Perry (Harold), and Sue Kirby (Jerry); and by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends including special nephew, Jonathan Cathers.

The funeral service was held Thursday, January 3, at the First Pentecostal Church, 500 Roy Kidd Ave, Corbin, with Rev. Gary Elliott officiating.

Burial followed in the Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers were Justin Cathers, Noah Cathers, Michael Cathers, Chris Cathers, Ryan Rush, Rob Lowe, Tony Brock, and Jonathan Cathers. Honorary Pallbearers were his brothers, David and Johnny Cathers.

Arrangements were made by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.