James "Claude" Womac

James “Claude” Womac, native and lifelong resident of Riceville, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was an avid horseman and a true outdoorsman. Claude loved all types of hunting. He was a member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church in Riceville where he played bass guitar for the church for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Willard Sr. and Alzena Runion Womac, a brother: Charles Willard Womac, Jr., and a sister: Mary Ruth Womac.

Claude is survived by his daughters: Pam Calhoun of Riceville and Tina Knox (Jeff) of Niota, son: Mike Womac (Jess) of Niota, the mother of his children: Reba Jean Womac of Athens, sister: Dean Boyd Shaver of Riceville, brother:  David Womac (Grace) of Riceville, grandchildren: Alicia Miller, Kody Knox, Kyler Knox, Hayden Webb, Destany Womac, Madison Womac, McKenzie Womac, and Layla Henderson, great-grandchildren: Elexis Williams, Jacquez Williams, Annelise Marie, along with many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Reverend Garry King and Reverend Gene Guffey officiating. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Short Creek Cemetery with Reverend Jimmy Lewis officiating.  

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Sally McConkey, Jean Womac, and the staff at Hospice of Chattanooga.

If you are unable to attend the funeral service or burial, you can sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James “Claude” Womac.