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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack William James
Decatur
Jack William James, 85, passed away at his home on Nov. 21, 2007, after a long illness. Services will be today, Nov. 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Gardens. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. today. Mr. James was born July 15, 1922, in Memphis, Tenn., to Claude and Mauce Gibbons James. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marjory LeQuex and Nina May; and one brother, Claude James Jr. He is survived by two sisters, Virginia Wright and Juanita Dwyer of Memphis. His wife of 62 years, Jane Montgomery James, passed away on Oct. 17, 2007. He is survived by four children, Joan Key (John), John James (Linda), Frank James (Linda) and Pat Parker (Jim); 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mr. James joined the army at age 17 and served three years overseas in the European Theatre during World War II. He worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an Inspector for 25 years. He and his family attended Memorial Drive United Methodist Church from 1958 until 1978. There he served with the Methodist Men, the official board, the choir and as a Sunday school teacher. From 1978 until the present, he attended New Song Family Church, where he served as elder, usher and board member. He had a heart for those on the mission field, supporting them in every way he could. He was also able to participate in building a church in Central Mexico. He was a loving father and husband who encouraged his children and grandchildren as well as many others. Contributions may be made to Tennessee Valley Outreach, 2117 Old Moulton Heights Road S.W., Decatur, AL 35601.