James Arthur Defur

Obituary
James Arthur DeFur, 65 a lifelong resident of McDonald, TN passed away on Friday November 29th, 2013 in the VA hospital in Nashville, TN. James was born on June 23rd, 1948 a son of the late George DeFur. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country during the Vietnam era.
In addition to his father James is preceded in death by his step father Bob Pevehouse.
James leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Virginia Pevehouse of McDonald two daughters Tracie Peters and her husband Mathew of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Stacy “Alex” Defur of Dayton, TN, one son Jeffrey Chambers and wife Piper of Joshua, TX, five grandchildren Kahne and Zane Chambers of Joshua, TX, Walter Peters of Winthrop Harbor, IL and Damien and Lexi DeFur both of Dayton, TN, two sisters Jerry DeFur and Joyce DeFur both of Cleveland, TN. He is also survived by numerous other extended family members and friends.
A celebration of his life is planned for Thursday, December 5th, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the parlor of Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Road in Cleveland, TN. The family will receive friends in the parlor from 12:00 noon until the 2:00 PM service time. The service will conclude with military honors.
You are encouraged to share a memory of James and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the DeFur family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Thursday, December 5th, 2013
Companion Funeral Home
2415 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311


Celebration of Life Service Details
2:00 PM
Thursday, December 5th, 2013
Companion Funeral Home
2415 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311