James A. Scandrick, Jr., Nashville, TN. James A. Scandrick, age 78, died peacefully in his home in Nashville on June 17, 2017. He was born in Knoxville and raised by his beloved grandmother. He first went to Nashville to attend Fisk University where he matriculated with a degree in Education and returned to Knoxville to teach. James later went back to Nashville where he had a long teaching career. He was well known for his musical talents and served as the Minister of Music at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville for over 40 years. James was preceded in death by his grandmother, Girlee (Mama) Scandrick; his father, James Scandrick, Sr.; several uncles and aunts. He is survived by his uncle, Horace Scandrick; several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends nationwide. There will be a brief service on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue, Knoxville. A Memorial Service is planned for Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the James A. Scandrick Music Scholarship Fund, Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, c/o Linda Bowers, 1203 9th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208. Arrangements made with integrity by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Scandrick's guestbook can be signed on-line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com.

Published in Tennessean on July 2, 2017