James Hugh Gist, age 80, of Crossville, TN was born May 16, 1938 to Good Hugh and Hattie Randolph Gist and passed away in Chattanooga, TN on November 13, 2018. He was a welder for Manchester Tank.

He is survived by his children- Sharon Garrett, Gene Gist, and Jim Gist Jr. and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

There will be a graveside service at Pomona Cemetery at 11:00 on Thursday, November 15, 2018.