James Calvin Needham

James Calvin Needham, 38, of Knoxville, Tn, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. James was born May 20, 1978 in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from Lenoir City High School. James was the founder of Ace Transmission and Automotive and also Ace Rods and Rides in Knoxville, TN. He loved building cars and going to car shows was his passion. James fought a very tough battle with metastatic melanoma for 2 years. He always kept his faith until his final moments before he was in our Fathers arms. James and his family attended North Star Church in Knoxville, TN. James is greatly missed, but we praise the Lord that he has no more pain and suffering on this earth. James is survived by his wife Spring Needham; daughter Brooke, son Braiden; father Calvin Needham and wife Rhonda Needham; mother Jeani Lane; sister Marybeth Korzybski; brother-in-law Chuck Korzybski, mother-in-law Debbie Vandergriff; father-in-law Doug Vandergriff; brother-in-law Don Trupiano; sister-in-law Gina Trupiano, brother-in-law Billy Yates Matoy; and sister-in-law Jill Yates Matoy; nephews Anthony Trupiano and Leyton Korzybski; nieces Emmalee Ellis, Chesnie Trupiano, Kalli Yates Matoy and Phenix Yates Matoy and loving dog Lexi. Service will be held at North Star Church, 9929 Sherrill Boulivard Knoxville, TN 37932, on Saturday October 22, 2016 at 6:00pm, Rev. Mark Sasser officiating. Family will receive friends 4-6:00pm Saturday at the church. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements. www.mynattfh.com