Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

July 5, 1959 ~ June 23, 2021

James Edward Wills, 61, passed away at his Hohenwald home on the afternoon of June 23, 2021. Mr. Wills was born in Miami, Florida on July 5, 1949 to the late Franklin Joseph and Sylvia Marie (Gibson) Wills.

He and his wife Mary began their journey together in Florida before moving and settling down in Hohenwald. In his spare time James enjoyed heading to the river for a day of fishing and relaxation. He attended many racing events to show his support for his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt. If you ever had the privilege of meeting James, you instantly knew you...