James "Tom" Deakins, Jr.

James “Tom” Deakins, Jr., 76, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Known affectionately as Tom or Tommy by his family and friends, he was a graduate of South Pittsburg High School and a 1972 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Tom dedicated more than forty years of his professional career to sales in the electrical supply industry. He also enjoyed owning and operating his own small electrical business.

In his younger years, Tom enjoyed hiking in the beautiful Smoky Mountains and spending time fishing. He was an avid reader who especially enjoyed biographies. He also had a love for cooking and was known for preparing wonderful Buffalo wings and his own special fried chicken, which were enjoyed by family and friends alike.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James T. Deakins, Sr., and Mary Lucille Duncan.

Survivors include his wife Barabara Hall Deakins; two sons, Alan Deakins and Jeffrey Deakins; daughter, Emily Deakins; sister, Julia Deakins Stephens; niece, Jessica Stephens Luster (husband, Kent) of Tuscola, Texas; one great niece and one great nephew.

Tom was a special person who was loved by all who knew him. His kindness, friendship, and many wonderful memories will be cherished by those whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family will hold a service at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Avenue, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380, (423) 837-7176.