James Roy 'Jim' Fannin, age 72, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born August 23, 1943, in Paintsville, he was the only child of late Leroy and Lorraine Rice Fannin. Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Phyllis 'Joy' Daniels Fannin, whom he married April 12, 1985; one son, Wilson Kyle Fannin of Morehead; two step sons, Barry (Stacy) Butcher of Prestonsburg and James Gary Butcher of Corbin; two step daughters, Tammy Lynn Blanton of Morehead and Lisa Dawn Fugett of Ceredo, West Virginia; two grandchildren, Eric Fannin and Kelly Fannin; five step grandchildren, Kimberly Flynn, Felicia Jaynes, Brett Allen Blanton, Zachary Douglas Butcher, and Jackson Drew Butcher; four great grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, and extended family members. Jim was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Rainbow Homes after working in various locations in Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia more than 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, canning, writing songs and poetry, and decorating with Christmas lights during the season. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jim was a member of Mt. Pisgah Christian Church, where he loved serving and helping in all church activities. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funeral Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jared DeAtley, Rev. James DeAtley, and Rev. Joe Planck officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126, who will also serve as pallbearers. The Mt. Pisgah men's group and his children and grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Visitation: Thursday, March 17, 2016, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Funeral: Friday, March 18, 2016, 11 a.m., Northcutt & Son Memorial Chapel Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens