Edward K. James

Edward K. James obituary, Brentwood, TN

Edward K. James

Edward James Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Austin Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC on Feb. 5, 2025.

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Edward K James, 95, born Oct 11, 1929, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Feb 4, 2025. He's survived by his wife of 69 years, Joanne; daughter, Pam (Gary); son, Cal (Betty Sue); grands, Ryan (Carey) & Mallory (Blake); great-grands, Emory & Georgia with one on the way.
He served very proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp, retired from Metro Public Schools and Metro Parks & Recreation. He served his Lord faithfully at Judson Baptist Church as deacon, teacher, coach, usher, greeter, encourager & friend.
His celebration of life will be at Judson Baptist Church, 4900 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220 on Feb 7, 2025 with visitation from 12:00 to 2:00 with the service at 2:00. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, www.samaritanspurse.org/giving or Gideon's, www.gideons.org/donate.
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