James Emory Wester, 82, of Sneads died Friday, June 17, 2016 at his residence.
James was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County and was a Behavior Specialist at Florida State Hospital. He liked hunting, but loved to go fishing. James had a love for people and never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory A. and Maida Snead Wester. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Faye Wester; one son, James Gregory Wester all of sneads; two daughters, Donna Chason and husband, Benny of Grand Ridge, Kelli Soles and husband, Patrick of sneads; one sister, Mary Helen Wester of Sneads; seven grandchildren and nine great -grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. (CST) Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at James & Sikes Sneads Chapel with Revs. Steve Benefield and Gino Mayo officiating. Interment will follow at Pope Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Sneads Chapel directing.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at James & Sikes Sneads Chapel.
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