James A. Scandrick, age 78, died peacefully in his home in Nashville on June 17, 2017. He was born in Knoxville and raised by his beloved grandmother. He first went to Nashville to attend Fisk University where he matriculated with a degree in Education and returned to Knoxville to teach. James later went back to Nashville where he had a long teaching career. He was well known for his musical talents and served as the Minister of Music at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville for over 40 years. James was preceded in death by his grandmother, Girlee (Mama) Scandrick; his father, James Scandrick, Sr.; several uncles and aunts. He is survived by his uncle, Horace Scandrick; several cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends nationwide. There will be a brief service on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at Unity Mortuary, 1425 McCalla Avenue, Knoxville. A Memorial Service is planned for Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the James A. Scandrick Music Scholarship Fund, Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, c/o Linda Bowers, 1203 9th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208.
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Rest In Peace my fine, gentle and soulful friend. My heart and soul will miss you and our friendship.
My condolences to the Scandrick Family on the passing of their loved one and my dear friend and classmate. Rest in Peace
Kenneth
I was shocked to hear this. He was my music teacher at Madison High School for three years. He loved to teach and had the most wonderful love for it. I am sure that he is in heaven singing in God’s choir. He was loved by many and will be missed. Thank you so much for all that you did for all of us “kids”.
Mr. Scandrick and my mother, Gloria Booth, were born and raised in Knoxville, TN. Their families were very close. They both moved to Nashville to attend school and also worked together at Washington Jr. High School. Mr. Scandrick was very supportive of my mother and her children. His kindness was extremely evident when my mother became ill and during her death. He would call and visit often. He was a very talented, strong, smart, no-nonsense person and his presence will truly be missed. I had spoken to him a couple of weeks before his passing. Please know that his family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Renee Booth
Nashville, TN
As you rest in God’s peace and love, I can only feel that the world has lost a great person who was full of knowledge and love. I am so grateful for the time we worked together.
Pick up your crown and take your rest at the Master’s feet. You will be missed my good man by me and countless others. My condolence to the family. God bless and keep you.
Thank you for the passion and dedication you always demonstrated in your commitment to praise God through your musical gifts and talents. You were always excited to share your knowledge of presenting and playing sacred music. Thank you for the ministry you shared with so many.
Condolences to the family. Had an opportunity to work with him several times over the years.
What a dear friend, dating back to our first meeting Dr. Scandrick when my husband was a young pastor at Rockland Baptist Church, Hendersonville, and Dr. Scandrick led musical presentations in the East Fork District Association. Upon returning to Nashville in 2010, Scandrick was my favorite person for discovering one of Nashville’s best restaurants. How deeply he will be missed!
Mr. Scandrick was my music teacher the last year I was at Madison High School. I could tell he was serious about teaching and I enjoyed the class. My sympathy to the family. It was a pleasure to be in his class.