James “Denny” Key, age 82 of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Woodland Village in Pleasant Hill, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Home Chapel in Jamestown. Burial will follow in the Fentress Memorial Gardens with Military Honors at Graveside provided by American Legion Post 137.

The family will receive friends on Monday, September 14, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.

James is survived by his:

Wife, Faye Key

Children, Juliana Nicole Black

Raymond Key and wife Jill

James Key and wife Trish

Mary “Candi” Vaughan and husband Brian

Christina Watkins and husband Josh

Sisters, Brenda Hatfield and husband Glen

Linda Pierce and husband Jimmie

Grandchildren, Krystal Crews and husband Barney

Stephanie Nichols and husband Kyle

Mia Vaughan

Elena Stephens and husband Tyler

Adam Vaughan and wife Meredith

Baker Vaughan and wife Joy

Noah Watkins

Katelyn Watkins

Great-Grandchildren, Kyleigh, Pyper, Wren, Lola and Amelia

A Host of Other Nieces, Nephews, and other Family and Friends

He is preceded in death by his:

Grandmother, Corda Peavyhouse

Parents, Charlie B. and Thelma L. (Peavyhouse) Key

Brothers, Coy Key

Charles Key, Jr.

Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown is in charge of services for James “Denny” Key of Crossville.