James Flewellen

James (Jim) Franklin Flewellen passed away on 5/5/2024 at the age of 63. He was a much beloved husband, father, and grandpa (known as "Jimpa") and will be dearly missed.

Jim was born in Atlanta and raised in Decatur, GA by his parents, Francis and Martha Flewellen. After graduating from Columbia High School, Jim attended Georgia Tech, then switched to Georgia State University, where he received a BS in Mathematics and Education. Jim married his love, Lorene Gamble, in 1981, and they embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. They have two children and lived in Boise, ID, Tacoma, WA, and Wheaton, IL before relocating back to the Atlanta metro area. Jim taught middle school math before discovering a lifelong interest in technology and gadgets, leading to a transition into an IT programmer, analyst and most recently, a Senior Business Analyst. Jim loved to play golf, barbecue, garden, spend time in nature, travel, and tell "Dad Jokes." Most recently, the addition of his two grandchildren into his life brought him a new joy, keeping him on his toes.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lorene Gamble Flewellen, daughter Caitlin Flewellen (Davy Crockett), son, Tyson Flewellen (Samantha Webb), granddaughter, Evelyn Crockett, grandson, Davy Crockett III, and nephew, Tony Flewellen, son of his late brother, Dan Flewellen.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 1:30 pm at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 North Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30003. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 pm and a reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Friends of Refugees, a ministry that serves refugees in and around Clarkston, GA and sponsors a community garden that Jim was a huge fan of.

You can give by going to: www.friendsofrefugees.com/donate, and make a donation to the Jolly Avenue Garden, dedicated in Jim's honor. (There is a button that says "in dedication of" after selecting Jolly Avenue Garden). Or a check can be mailed to Friends of Refugees at PO Box 548, Clarkston, GA 30021 with a note written in the memo line that says: "in honor of Jim Flewellen".