Outen, James Franklin

U.S. Air Force Veteran

  • Tuesday, March 10, 2020
James Outen
James Outen

James Franklin Outen, 81, of Chattanooga, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

He was born in Riverbend, NC, and was the son of the late James Troy Outen and Chloe Shelton Outen.  James graduated in 1956 from Lane High School in Charlottesville, Va.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and attended Syracuse University while in the service.  After serving in the U.S. Air Force, James attended the University of Virginia and later attended Dallas Theological Seminary. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Buck Outen and his sisters, Betty Ann Outen and Binnie Jo Smith.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Nancy Addington Outen; daughters, Kendall (Ricky) Randolph and Wendy Merrill; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Steve Euler officiating.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.

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