James E. Hulbert Jr.

James E. Hulbert Jr. passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. He was a proud veteran and served in the United State Marine Corp. Preceded in death by: parents, James E. Hulbert Sr. & Agnes Benson; sister, Marilyn King. He is survived by: wife, Judy Hulbert; stepchildren, Jim Backscheider, John Backscheider, Scott Backscheider, Julie Jenkins; grandkids, Ashley, Will, Bailey, Caitlin, Duncan and Adrian; great-grandkids, Nathanial, Rileigh, Korbin, and Ian; step father, Bob Benson; and nieces, Cindy Hughes and Carrie Myers. No services are scheduled at this time. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James E. Hulbert Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.