So many memories with this Man

     I don't know where to begin... Doc was a great man and the best grandfather in the world! As I told him right before he went to be with the Lord , "Doc, you should have no regrets. You were the best grandfather in the world and you loved us unconditionally." He did! I knew from a very young age that his family was one of the most important things to him and I am so thankful I got to experience that first hand. From the days of riding the bus to his house after school and Nannie having my snack waiting on me, the summer days me and my cousins swam from sun up to sun down, all of our holidays together, the horse back riding, our family vacations,  the day I said, "I Do" at his farm, and all the memories I have of the last days I spent with him in the Nursing Home, Hospital and Assisted Living. I will treasure FOREVER! It is definitely going to be a change in the life of my family. It's going to be a huge adjustment, but I wouldn't bring him back here if I could. He had a wonderful 93+ years on this earth and impacted not only me, Jeremy, and my kids but the entire community.
Doc, Thank you for showing me the importance of family. I have so many childhood and adulthood memories of you that will never be forgotten. Me, Jeremy, Tucker and Katie love you so much and count in an honor to have had the opportunity to have such a tight and constant relationship with you through the years. We already miss you like crazy but know you are in Heaven walking the streets of gold in your new and whole body. We woke up to snow this morning and Katie said, "I bet Doc told Jesus how much me and brother love snow." We love you and will see you again real soon!

James Yost (J.Y.) McNabb, 93, of Loudon, TN, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2015.  J.Y. was the son of the late Samuel and Addie McNabb of the Cave Creek Community. He was the brother to the late Glenn McNabb, Nancy Smith, and Minnie Jo Harvey.  He was married to his wife, the late Johnnie Ruth (Nannie) Stafford McNabb, for 51 years. J.Y. is the loving father to his daughter Gail Campbell and husband Peno, his sons Mike McNabb and wife Doris and Ronnie McNabb and wife Connie, all of Loudon.  He was proudly called Doc by his six grandchildren and their spouses, Randy & Christi Campbell (Kingsport, TN), Marci & Paul Kimble (Metairie, LA), Jay & Jenny McNabb (Knoxville, TN), Emily & Jeremy Lorenz (Loudon, TN), Taylor & Leigh McNabb (Lenoir City, TN), and Megan & Kevin Watson (Sweetwater, TN).  He also had 10 great-grandchildren who kept him young at heart: Jordan (husband Micah), Ellie, Cooper, Junie, Tucker, Rylee Kate, Zach, Alex, Gabe, and Will Parker.

 J.Y. graduated from Roane County High School in 1939, where he was both a baseball standout and football captain, as well as a selected member of the “All Roane County Eleven.”  After high school graduation, he received a scholarship to play football for Hiwassee College. However, during the first few weeks of classes, he was drafted to serve his country in WWII.  He served in the 3^rd Armored Division in the United States Army under General Patton’s leadership and was 1 of 10,500 to receive the Purple Heart award during his service.         

After his discharge from the Army, he returned home and later moved to Loudon to start his family and career.  J.Y. was a local banker from 1967- 1985 and served as election commissioner for Loudon County for more than 30 years.  He was an active member of the local rotary club and faithfully attended Central Baptist Church.  J.Y. enjoyed fox hunting, farming, and was in a bowling league until age 90.  He was a true example of how you live your life to the fullest and the importance of God, family, and friends. 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Central Baptist Church, Loudon, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm and a celebration of life service to follow at 7:00pm. Internment at 11:00AM on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Roberson Springs Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Central Baptist Church (719 Cedar Street, Loudon, TN 37774) in memory of J.Y. McNabb.