| Graduation Year | Class of 1985 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 21, 2006 |
| About | "James David Pharris died on October 21, 2006, at home in his sleep. He was working for the Broward County Library System. He was teaching small business classes in Broward County and planned to get his doctorate and teach at a university. He was a brilliant, creative chef, accomplished writer, and a great speaker." -- Notice from UTK SIS Alumni Association |
