PROFFITT, JAMES AUSTIN - age 73 of Knoxville passed peacefully on March 28, 2011 after a brief illness. Jamie graduated from East High School and served two tours with the U.S. Army. He was a carpenter for nearly 40 years with Rohm & Haas. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, and wife Olivia Lynn Proffitt, and grandson Reston Lee Drum. He is survived by daughters Johanna Proffitt Starrett and husband Brad, Jennifer Proffitt Drum and husband Reggie, brother Garfield and wife Bobbie Proffitt, grandchildren Mallari, and Adam Starrett, Emma and Abbie Drum, and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. at Weavers with a memorial service to follow at 8 p.m. You may sign James's guestbook and leave your condolences on our website www.weaverfuneralservices.com Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.