James Charlie Lumsden age 87 of Sale Creek passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cherokee County, AL on November 15, 1932 the son of the late Jack Garvin Lumsden and Nellie Mae (Smith) Lumsden.
James had been a resident of Sale Creek since 2016 after being a long -time resident of Florida. He served his country with the US Navy and earned his Master’s Degree in electronic communications. He retired as an electrical engineer.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darlene (Yuhas) Lumsden of Sale Creek, two daughters, Gwyn (Stacy) Swallows of Sale Creek and Renee Watts of Tucson, AZ along with his five grandchildren, Troy Watts of Chattanooga, Lacey Watts of OR, Carson Watts of Chattanooga, and Victoria Swallows and Kyra Swallows both of Sale Creek.
Graveside military honors conducted by the US Navy will be held Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 at 10:30am in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your memories and photos of James on his online guest register at
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The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton.