Jim Maggart

Jim Maggart, age 62 of Henry, TN, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his residence.

He was a regional production supervisor for Tosh Farms in Henry.  Jim enjoyed the challenge of swine production to create the best product for the consumer.  Jim loved hunting, fishing, and mentoring employees and others.  He also loved sports cars, especially corvettes.  He was of Baptist faith.

Jim was born August 12, 1957, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Arlie Maggart, Jr., and Norma Lee Middleton Maggart, who survives, of Greenfield, IL.

He was married March 10, 1979, to his wife of 40 years, Janet Schmidt Maggart, who survives, of Henry, TN.

Along with his mother and wife, he is also survived by three daughters, Amy J. Trump of New Concord, KY, Jennifer M. West of Murray, KY, and Rachel A. (Derek) Magee of Murray, KY; one sister, Mary (Buddy) Dalton of Greenfield, IL; two brothers, William Baxter (Donna) Maggart of Greenfield, IL, and Daniel Joseph (TJ) Maggart of Winchester, IL; and five grandchildren, Eli Maggart, Ethan Dick, Braeden West, Bria West, and Ella Magee.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN.  Visitation will be Monday, February 17, 2020, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and continue Tuesday, February 18, 2020, from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.  The funeral service will be Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 10:00 am at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home, with Tony Stepp and Baxter Maggart officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Allen, Jeff Jolley, Donald Dunning, Steve Williams, Buddy Dalton, Brenton Dalton, and Dan Maggart.

Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Paris, TN.

Memorials may be made to:  Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or at pancan.org.