William “Bill” Eugene James, 87, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Wellington Parc with his daughter by his side. He was born March 28,1935 in Owensboro to the late Edward and Viola White James. Bill was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed gardening, horse racing, and visiting his friends at Dee’s Diner and his neighbors. He loved watching sports and had been a Wildcat fan his entire life. To him John Wayne was the greatest, most entertaining actor ever!
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Nola James, in August 2022. He will also reunite with his siblings, Mary Unser, Hubert, Sherman, Marvin, Douglas and Ed James.
He is survived by his son Keith James; daughter and son-in-law, Danny & Debbie Stevens; grandsons, Dusty (Sherri) Stevens and Scott (Megan) Stevens; three great-grandchildren that he adored, Lexi, Deacon and Sophia Stevens; sister, Martha Brumbaugh; brother-in-law, James Donaldson; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.