James "Jim" Earl Privett, Jr., age 63, a resident of Rogers, Arkansas and formerly of Cary, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Rogers, Arkansas. James was born in Stearns, Kentucky on February 10, 1948 to James Earl and Pauline Privett. James served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam and received an honorable discharge. James was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas and he enjoyed playing golf and was truly devoted with his work as a hospital administrator and he will be missed very much. Preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jennifer Privett; one sister, Priscilla Hill; James is survived by one son, John Fuerst of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Kay Deaton of Rogers, Arkansas; numerous nieces and a nephew, other relatives, and friends. Memorial services will be a later date in Indiana. Online tributes to the family of James "Jim" Earl Privett, Jr. may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas.

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