Mr. Kenneth L. James, age 71, of Newbern, Tennessee, passed away from this life on October 16, 2013, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services for Mr. James will be conducted on Friday, October 18, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at the Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville, Tennessee. Interment will follow.
Mr. James was born March 2, 1942, in Gibson County, Tennessee; the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tommy and Hazel Moore Galloway James. He worked as a truck driver and carpenter before retirement. He was Baptist by faith.
Mr. James is survived by daughter, Beverly Huff; grandchildren, Mandy Barrnett (Keith), LeAnna Huff; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Laster, and Addison Barrnett; girl friend, Suz Latchford of Epping, England; good friends, Linda Duke, Cindy McCann, and Julie Baker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mac James.
Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Kenneth L. James.