James L. Senter
by DFH Inc. on 03/10/16
James L. “Bud” Senter, age 78, passed away peacefully early Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at his home.
Bud was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid gospel music listener and singer in the 1950s and 1960s. His theme song was “Just A Closer Walk with Thee.” Bud was a member of the staff of Dockery Funeral Home, where he worked as a limousine driver until his health started to decline. He attended Toney’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Lowland also until his health declined.
He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Marie Treece Senter; one son: Rodney Senter; and three sisters: Lula Mae, Barbara Sue and Sharon.
He is survived by one sister: Martha Washington of Oakland, California; two sons: Randy Senter of Dallas, Texas and Spencer Senter of Florida; devoted cousin: Joseph (Edith) Senter; special friends: Walter and Peggy Dockery of Morristown; special brother-in-law: Joseph Mills of Jefferson City; other nephews, nieces and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dockery Funeral Home, with the funeral to follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville.
The family would appreciate donations for funeral expenses in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements by Dockery Funeral Home, Inc.
