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James “Jim” Michael Noey passed away in Kingston, TN. The son of Doris Ruth and John Lynn Noey, he was born January 15, 1954. Jim graduated from Oak Ridge High School and then The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Jim had many travel adventures before settling down in Oak Ridge to raise his two children. Jim was the Senior Project Manager at Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
Jim raised his 2 children in Oak Ridge. He enjoyed an active social life, and was an avid sports fan, enthusiastically supporting The Tennessee Vols and The Braves. Always athletic, he played sports growing up and continued to water, and snow ski throughout his life. On the weekends, you could find Jim at the lake or at a baseball field. He coached his son’s team for many years. Jim also enjoyed supporting his daughter at her dance recitals sitting front and center in the audience every year.
Jim loved to chat, and he never met a stranger. He loved dogs, always owning several at a time. He loved to travel and even backpacked throughout Africa. Jim enjoyed spending time with his children and watching a good ballgame. He also enjoyed playing a hand of poker. Jim was everybody’s friend.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Lynn Noey; and his son, Eli Noey. Jim is survived by his daughter, Emily Tutton, and her husband, Will; his four grandchildren, Scottie, Caroline, Wade, and Jack Tutton; and his siblings Carolyn Noey; John Noey, Jr., and his wife, Linda; Christopher Noey and his partner, Ghiora Aharoni.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Oak Ridge.
Details regarding a celebration of life will be shared at a later date.
