Edward Lowery James went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 19th. He passed in a local health facility surrounded by love from family and friends.
He was born February 3rd, 1948, in Montgomery to Wilbur Lowery and Ruth Tucker James, both of whom predeceased him. He was married to Florence Mattox James, who also predeceased Edward. He has several nieces and nephews, particularly loving caregivers, Lizzie and Jeffrey Mattox.
Edward is survived by his sister, Dianne James Davis, and her husband, Bill Blount, and by his brother, Derrill W. James, and his husband, Lazaro Saavedra.
Edward attended Lanier High School and graduated in 1966. He attended Auburn University, graduated from Troy University, and served in the Alabama National Guard. He was employed by the State of Alabama as a computer specialist.
Edward was a happy person and took delight in asking names and hometowns. He almost always could make a connection. The Jameses are a large clan in the state of Alabama, and the cousins make up a formidable breed. He just never met a stranger.
Edward loved his cats. He had enough cats.
His family will greatly miss him, and his friends, to whom he was devoted and loyal. To caregivers, Marie and Walter Bell, many thanks and much love.
Funeral visitation will be at Leak Memory Chapel at 12:30, and a small graveside will follow at 2:00 pm in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family would appreciate any contributions to the Montgomery Humane Society to honor his memory.