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James loved to paint and draw,
but he had a large interest in heraldry. He researched his family
genealogy and became engrossed with the Old English ways. He
enjoyed researching family's coats of arms, fly fishing and archery.
He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Big Cherry
Archery Club in Big Stone Gap.
On June 30, 1974, after having
been the curator of the Southwest Virginia Museum for 28 years,
James True retired and moved to Erwin, Tennessee. He wanted to
spend time with his wife, four children, and their eleven grandchildren. |
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James continued to paint after
his retirement. He was listed in "Who's Who in the South
and Southwest" in 1975. James also joined the Watauga Valley
Art League, the W Erwin Art League, and the Bristol Art and Roanoke
Fine Arts Club. He continued to teach art from time-to-time.
Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
James True passed away in February
1977, and was laid to rest in Erwin, Tennessee.
The Southwest Virginia
Museum would like to thank Bob and Danny True and
Francie True Cannon, for sharing their father's life story with
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