James Edward Pillow

Mr. James Edward Pillow, age 91 of Jackson, Georgia passed away December 29, 2017. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Jim and Victoria King Pillow. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Nelms Pillow and sisters, Virginia Eubanks and Daphne Neal. James faithfully served his country in the United States Army during WWII, where he received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Spring Creek Church of God in Spring Creek, TN. James, also known as Son, had a great work ethic. He enjoyed wagons and mules. Survivors include his children, Randall Edward (Lynn) Pillow of Jackson, Tommy Leroy (Nancy) Pillow of Commerce, James Arthur Pillow of Jackson, Daphne Dale (Calvin) Simmons of Concord; grandchildren, Stacey, Tracey, Sherry, Randa, Tommy, Scott, Jaime, George and Tiffany; great grandchildren, Kristin, Jack, Brandon, Carson, Ally, Cody, Sarah, Greenlee, Ryker, Micah, Kayla, Lily, Morgan, Nevyn, Ella, Hunter and Teagan; seven great-great grandchildren; sister, Katie Nelms of Shelbyville, TN. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2018 – 1:00 PM in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dennis Elliott will officiate. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park at 3:00 PM. Friends may visit the family Tuesday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM prior to the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, www.haistenfunerals.com.