James Edward Amerson, Sr.

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel James Edward Amerson, Sr. died on February 27, 2012 at his place of residence. He was born on April 22, 1926 in Westville Fl. to Robert and Clyde Amerson. He was born in Holmes County and has lived most of his life in Jackson County. Mr. Amerson was a member of the Lighthouse Community Holiness Church in Marianna. He enjoyed Fishing, Gardening, taking care of his wife, serving God and attending church. He is preceded in death by his wife, of more then 53 years, Dorothy Mae Josey Amerson. He is survived by two sons, James Edward Amerson Jr., Daryl C. Amerson and wife, Melissa all of Gibsonton; two daughters, Anna S. Lytle of Lakeland, Benita S. Wages and husband, Jackson of Marianna; one sister Lois Natter of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 1, at 2 pm at James and Sikes Maddox Chapel with Revs. Charles Coley, Henry McClain and Bobby Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in the Bonifay City Cemetery with James and Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 29, from 6 - 8 pm at James and Sikes Maddox Chapel.