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Official Obituary of

James E Fought Sr.

June 3, 1945 ~ January 3, 2026 (age 80) 80 Years Old
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James Fought Sr. Obituary

James E Fought, Sr.

06/03/1945 - 01/03/2026

James E Fought Sr. better known as "Jim" was born on June 3rd, 1945, son of Harry Edward Fought Sr., and Etha Petty  Fought. Proceeded in death by his loving wife Nellie Valerio Fought. Surviving family, sons James A Fought (Ron), James E. Fought Jr. (Janelle).

He will be missed by many.

Passed away on 01/03/2026

Was a loving Husband and father and cherished all the years he had and spent  with his loving wife.

Jim served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1974, and was a Vietnam veteran, and was stationed at Fort Huachuca when he found the love of his life Nellie, in Tombstone and made their home there for many wonderful years.

He was a member of the Tombstone American Legion Post 24 for 55 years

A past member of the Tombstone Lions Club

A past member of the Tombstone Vigilantes

A past member of the Tombstone Wild Bunch

Jim enjoyed many activities as long as it was done with his wife by his side. They enjoyed walks, rock hunting, camping and fishing, going out on the weekends in Tombstone to spend time with friends and dancing the night away.

You will never be forgotten and always remembered as long as we carry you and Mom in our hearts and thoughts.

Love you Pop's, you are now with Mom, the love of your life forever.

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Services

Rosary
Thursday
January 15, 2026

1:00 PM
Jensen's Sierra Vista Mortuary
5515 S. Hwy 92
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85650

Funeral Mass
Friday
January 16, 2026

10:00 AM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Burial
Friday
January 16, 2026

12:00 PM
Tombstone Cemetery

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