Mr. James E. Suffridge, Jr. “Big Red’’ “Panama”-age 53 of Powder Springs went to be with our heavenly Father Sunday, April 12, 2015. Member of Elm Springs Baptist Church. James was a coon hunter for years. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Joyce Suffridge. Survivors: fiancé, Rhonda C. Mitchell for 25 years of Powder Springs; brothers, Johnny and Jerry Suffridge of Washburn; sisters, Jeanette and Joyce Ann Suffridge of Maynardville, Kathy Nicley of Blaine, Susan (Larry) Greene of Morristown. Step-son: Kevin Collins. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a host of friends. Special friends, Rebecca Nicley, Tracy Nicley and Connie L. Bailey. The family will receive friends 5-8 P.M. Friday with memorial services to follow at 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 17, 2015 at Johnson’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Greg Hurst, Rev. Danny Collins officiating. Music by Sandra White. Interment of cremains will be 4 P.M. Saturday, Williams Cemetery, Washburn. Honorary Pallbearers: Gordon Beeler, Terry Hill, Mark Johnson, Billy Leonard, Joe Leonard, Bobby Pendergrass, Johnny Collins, Rick Thomas. Donations can be made towards funeral expenses at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.