James Doris Climer, 84, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his residence.

James was born on October 30, 1939, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Rabon and Katie Bell Williams Climer. He was retired from the Plastic Department of Poly One and was a member of Fort Hudson Baptist Church. James loved fishing, watching westerns and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a great husband, father and grandfather.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Don Layman and Bro. Neal Chatham officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors beginning at 12 p.m. until service time.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sarah Climer of Dyersburg, TN; a son, Scott Climer of Maury City, TN; four daughters, Kelly Throgmorton (Chris) of Halls, TN, Suzie McWherter (Tom) of Dresden, TN, Penny Climer of Maury City, TN and Tracy Hinson (Kenny) of Dyersburg, TN; nine grandchildren, Kristen Emison, Clint Throgmorton, Katie Flatt, Brian McWherter, Jordan McWherter, Seth Hinson, Callie Hinson, Kaleb Hinson and Megan Turnage; and eleven great-grandchildren, Nolan Throgmorton, Charloette Throgmorton, Chapman Throgmorton, Lorelai Throgmorton, Greyson Howie, Fisher Flatt, Farah Flatt, Ben Emison, Amelia Emison, Owen Hinson and James Howie.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by six brothers, Wesley Climer, Robert Climer, Elbert Climer, Eugene Climer, Everett Climer and Tommy Climer; and three sisters, Helen Forsythe, Effie May Taylor and Eloise Ballard.

Serving as pallbearers will be Clint Throgmorton, Brian McWherter, Seth Hinson, Jordan McWherter, Kaleb Hinson and his special friend, Tony Leake.

Memorials may be directed to Baptist Hospice, P.O. Box 621, Union City, TN 38281.

Dyersburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Climer. Online condolences can be made to the family at dyersburgfuneralhome.net