Mr. James Raymond Fuson, 84, of Corbin, passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin. He was born June 3, 1942 in Barbourville, the son of the late Raymond “Preach” and Oma Partin Fuson.
Jim was a retired railroad engineer, of the Baptist faith and faithfully served his country in the United States Army. He found great enjoyment in playing golf and was a devoted fan of high school athletics, proudly holding a lifetime gate pass to Knox County athletic events. Jim cherished his rural heritage, especially the places closest to his heart, Little Poplar Creek and Eastridge Branch Farm. He enjoyed taking leisurely drives through the countryside, welcoming neighbors and neighborhood children to fish from the dock and spending time visiting with his many treasured friends and neighbors. Above all, one of Jim’s greatest joys was the time he shared with his beloved grandsons, Tucker and John, who held a very special place in his heart.
On June 16, 1965, he united in marriage with Patsy Warren and to this union two children were born.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Beatrice Mayne and J. D. “Bird” Fuson.
Survivors include his loving wife of over 61 years, Patsy Fuson of Corbin; daughters, Jennifer Fuson and husband, Mostafa Sader, of Lexington and Becky Fuson Holland and husband, Gilbert, of Barbourville; sisters, Flora Matlock, Ruby Pope and husband, Edward B., Cuba Hattaway and husband, Ralph, and Edna Sue Slusher and husband, David; treasured grandsons, Tucker Holland and John Sader; among other loved ones and dear friends.
His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Sunday, November 8 at 2 P.M. He will be laid to rest in the W. H. Smith Memorial Gardens with military funeral honors.
Casket bearers will be Tucker Holland, John Sader, Brandon Bolton, Mark Davis, Marcus Davis and Luke Davis.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Sunday after 1 P.M. until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers, contribution may go to the Knox Central High School football or baseball team at 100 Panther Way, Barbourville, KY 40906 in his memory.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
