Ronald Prather “Ron” James, 82, of Springville passed away 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Randy Stephens will officiate. Burial will follow in Cobbs Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of services Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Ron was born June 7, 1942, in Illinois, son of the late Prather “Jack” and Mary Sue (Treece) James. He was married to Betty (Townsend) James who preceded him in death September 6, 2021. Ron was a carpenter and the owner and operator of The Floor House in Paris prior to his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, water skiing and spending time outdoors. Ron was a member of Sulphur Well Church of Christ in Springville and was a Mason.
He is survived by two sons, Joey James and wife Tammy of Springville and Jamie James and wife Ashley of Paris; his brother, Don James and wife Lana of Mason; four grandchildren, Armie James of Denver, Colorado and Parker James, Macie James and Reed James all of Paris; and one great grandson, Wilson Powers of Springville.
He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lindsey James; and one sister, Marti James Owens.
Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home 731-885-1033