James William Crull, 71, of Dandridge, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at his home. He was born on November 25, 1945 in Carlisle, Pensylvania, a son of the late Floyd S. and Marie (Buterbaugh) Crull. James retired from the food service industry as a chef, and food service director. Through Facebook he became an advocate for people with diabetes and kidney disease, belonging to both the Kidney Foundation and the Diabetes Association. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Judy C. (Rosenberry) Crull, two sisters Amy Westfall and Shelby Roberts, both of Florida. James is preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Crull and Richard Crull. Services will be private. Cremation Society of East Tennessee is in charge of arrangements, which he was a member. Memorial contributions may be made to the kidney foundation or the Diabetes Association in his name. Please visit www.cremationset.com to send condolences.