James "Jimmy" M. Shemwell, 79 of Russellville, Kentucky died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born Monday, July 13, 1942 in Lewisburg, Kentucky, the son of the late Frank Shemwell and the late Osie Allen Shemwell. He was the husband of Jeanette Price Shemwell, who survives. Jimmy honorably served our country in the US Army and Army Reserve from 1965 until his retirement in 1994. He was also a truck driver for Southern States. In addition to his military service and career, Jimmy was also a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Also surviving are son, Kevin Shemwell of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Lynette Baker -(Phil) of Russellville, KY; sister, Mary Jo Michael of Canton, GA. and two grandchildren, Cole and Carlee Baker both of Russellville, KY. He was predeceased by son, Chad Shemwell; brothers, Thomas Shemwell and Earl Glen Shemwell; sisters, Sue Whitescarver, Juanita Whitescarver, Loleta Adler, Linda Reed and Sarah Harrison. A Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday at Price Funeral Home, Inc. located at 252 E. Green St. Lewisburg, Kentucky 42256 with Bro. Kenny Chyle and Bro. Brad Rogers officiating. Interment will be in Lewisburg Cemetery, Lewisburg, KY. The family will receive friends after 5:00 PM on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Price Funeral Home, Inc., 252 E. Green St., Lewisburg, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Open Hearts Open Hands, Inc. P.O. Box 299 Lewisburg, KY 42256 Woodlawn Baptist Church Building Fund C/O Charlene Piper 329 Union Church Rd. Russellville, KY 42276. The family requests that a mask be worn at all times while inside the funeral home facility during the visitation and funeral service.
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