James Dudley "Buddy" Kimery, was 71 years old and a resident of Moscow, Tennessee. He was the husband of the late, Elaine Kimery, who departed this life Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home. James was born July 9, 1950 in Somerville, Tennessee to Norlen "Bill" Kimery and Aileen Nix Kimery. James attended Fayette County Schools. He was employed by the Kelloggs Company in Rossville, Tennessee for thirty plus years, until he retired. Mr. Kimery is survived by his stepson Stacy Williford, two stepgrandsons Logan Williford and Zac Williford all of Moscow, Tennessee, two sisters Betty Faye Davis (Rich) of Moscow and Betty Ann Bloodgood of Moscow, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. James was preceded in death by his parents, Norlen "Bill" and Aileen Kimery, his son Steven James Kimery and two sisters Joyce Earnest and Dorothy Jones.