James “Jimmy” Wolaver, age 79, of Cornersville, died Sunday, December 24th, 2023, at his residence.
He was born August 11th, 1944 in Marshall County, to the late Robert M. Sr. and Wilma Glenn Wolaver. He was a retired warrant officer with the Tennessee National Guard and was a member of the Church Street Church of Christ. He served his country in the Army in Vietnam and Desert Storm. In addition to his love of his country, he enjoyed serving on the Marshall County Commission and his church family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Bobby Wolaver in 2020.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra Haislip Wolaver, one daughter, Jan (Craig) Brock of Tullahoma, one son, Jason (Heidi) Wolaver of Cornersville, four grandchildren, Sam and Emily Brock, and Taylor (Zach) Adams and Tyler Wolaver, one great grandson, Oakley Adams, one brother, Tommy (Judy) Wolaver of Mt. Pleasant, and a sister in law, Louise Wolaver.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023, at 1:00 pm from the Chapel of Cornersville Funeral Home 310 North Main St. Cornersville, TN 37047 with burial to follow in Short Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be held at Chapel of Cornersville Funeral Home 310 North Main St. Cornersville, TN 37047 on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and will continue on Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Short Cemetery or Church Street Benevolent Fund.
Cornersville Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.
