James "Jake" Alvin Ferguson

July 17, 1936 - February 4, 2021

James “Jake” Ferguson, age 84, transitioned on Thursday, February 4, 2021 while at Woods Presbyterian Nursing Home. He was the son of the late: Frank Leon and Alice Hanks Ferguson. He is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Alice, Helene and Juanita, 5 brothers: Charles, Arthur, Clarence, John, and William. He attended High Point School in Sweetwater, Tn. And later became the sole Owner of the Sweetwater Recreation Center. James, known by most as “Jake”, loved to fish and work on cars in his spare time. He touched many lives young and old. They traveled from Knoxville, Chattanooga and other surrounding areas to hang out at “Jake’s Place” for fun and recreational activities such as, playing a game of Pool or just to fellowship with one another. Survivors include: Sisters, Joann Fike and Mary Brownlee, both of Sweetwater, TN. One Sister- in- Law, Mary Ferguson of Nashville, TN; One Brother-in-Law, John Johnkins of Sweetwater, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 9th from 11:00AM - 2:00PM (Walk-thru), at Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, followed by Graveside Service @ 3:00PM at Sweetwater Memorial Gardens. Rev. Ivy Smith, Officiating. Special thanks to Woods Presbyterian Nursing Home. *Note: CDC Guidelines will be followed. Everyone is expected to wear mask and practice social distancing. Many thanks to Kyker Funeral Homes for helping our family through this challenging time.