James Elvin Deal, age 75, of Copperhill, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on January 6, 1946 in Copperhill, TN to the late Elvin Woodrow Deal and Artie Lucille Carpenter Deal. James served his country in the United States Army as a member of the 2nd Armored Division during the Vietnam Era. He also proudly served his community working as a Police Officer, EMT, and Firefighter in the Polk County, TN and Fannin County, GA areas. James was a lifetime member of East Polk Fire and Rescue, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was of Baptist faith as a member of Mt. View Baptist Church, and a member of the Ducktown Lodge #241 F&AM. James is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Edward Deal; and sisters, Margaret Jean Jones and Wanda Louise Moreau. James is survived by his wife, Berniece A. Deal of the home; Son and Daughter-In-Law, Matthew and Rebekah Deal of Turtletown, TN; grandson, Nathaniel Elvin Deal of Copperhill, TN; and sister, Betty Sue Locke of Copperhill, TN. Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. from Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David O'Neal officiating. Masonic rites were given by Ducktown Lodge #241 F&AM. Military honors were provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard, and A Fireman's Last Call was given by East Polk Fire and Rescue. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill, TN was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Copperhill Saturday, April 10, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, Tennessee 37317 Directions Graveside Service Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery Saturday, April 10, 2021 3:00 PM 658 Mountain View Rd.McCaysville, Georgia 30555 Directions