Background
Pethel, James Leroy was born on December 24, 1936 in Gainesville, Georgia, United States. Son of Rabon David and Dora Omalee (Simpson) Pethel.
composer music educator organist
Pethel, James Leroy was born on December 24, 1936 in Gainesville, Georgia, United States. Son of Rabon David and Dora Omalee (Simpson) Pethel.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Carson-Newman College, 1959. Master of Arts in Music Theory, George Peabody, 1960.
Organist, 1st Baptist Church, Morristown, Tennessee, 1964-1978; organist, 1st United Methodist Church, Dandridge, Tennessee, since 1980; organist, 1st United Methodist Church, Jefferson City, Tennessee, since 1980; associate professor music, recitalist, composer-in-residence, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, since 1962.
Member American Guild Organists, Pi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda (president since 1985).
Married Martha Delk Prevost, July 27, 1962. Children: Ann Marie, Stephen.