Joel B. James
Joel B. James, age 88 of Gardendale passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. Joel attended World Wide Church of God, was a U. S. Army veteran and retired teacher from Jefferson County Schools with more than 30 years of service.
His wife, Evelyn James and his sisters, Vonell Kleinschmidt and Rozelle Osborne preceded him in death.
Survivors include his daughter, Molly James (Heath Bonds); granddaughter, Rachel Bonds; step-children, Kathy Davis and Alan Davis (Rose); step-grandchildren, Patrick Davis (Kathleen) and Jennifer Davis; brothers, Bonnie James and Hollis James (Jan); nieces and nephews, Cindy James, Beverly Hugener, Randy Osborne, Brian James, Laurie Borland, Sharon Stewart, Bob, Mark and Ken Kleinschmidt.
His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel with burial in Oakwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home.