Edward A. James 95, of Coal City passed away on Friday December 2, 2011 at The Morris Hospital.

He was a member of The Coal City United Methodist Church , and was retired from Caterpillar Joliet in 1974 with 25 years of service


He is survived by his wife of 74 years Roberta M. James nee Carlisle whom he wed on October 21, 1937, two sons Laurence A. James, and Gerald W. James, and daughter in law Darlene A. Reardanz James. Four grandchildren Gerald W. James Jr. Kenneth D. James, Christine A (James) Dooley, Addie L. Mathew Dennis, six great grandchildren Thomas Dennis, Samuel Dennis, Emily Dooley, Ellen Dooley, Jacob James, and Nicholas James and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in Death by his Parents Albert and Alma nee Longwell James, two brothers Ralph and Walter James and a sister Mildred (James) Nowan.

Funeral Services will be held at Ferrari Funeral Chapel at 11:00 am on Monday December 5, 2011 Pastor John Kiefer will officiate with interment in Braceville Gardner Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00-5:00 pm at Ferrari Funeral Services (corner of Spring Rd and Ferrari Drive) in Coal City. Online guest book available at www.ferrarifuneral.com

Memorial contributions in Edwards name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.