Raymond Edward James, 93, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at The Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, KY. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 3, 1932, the son of Reuben & Emma (Smith) James.
He was of the Baptist Faith, a 1950 graduate of Somerset High School, Honorably Served in the U.S. Army attaining the rank of Sgt. First Class, worked 22 years at National Cash Register, 21 years at General Motors and had been farming in Russell County since 1972.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie (Collins) James; son, Richard Lee James; daughter, Katherine Ann (James) Carroll; grandchildren: Heather Lee James & Ryan Gerhard; step-sons: Timothy Wayne Hosack & Phillip Ray Hosack; paternal grandparents: John Perry & Lydia (Crowe) James; and maternal grandparents: Ernest & Maggie (Goff) Smith.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Barbara Kay (LeMaster) James of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Margaret Sue Husemen of Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Step-son: William Curtis (& Lynn) LeMaster of Madisonville
Daughter-in-law: Mona Hosack of Russell Springs
Like a son: James (& Laurie) Reed of Florida
1 brother: Ernest Smythe (& Judy) James of Russell Springs
Grandchildren: Emily Smith, Lindsey Huseman, Morgan (& Jud) Satterwhite, Taylor Huseman (& Tommy), Randy (& Adrienne) James, Skylar James, Annika James
Great-grandchildren: Cyress Gerhard, Tearrence Gerhard, Clarity Gerhard, Matthew Smith, Mckenzie Smith
Great-great-grandchildren: Georgina Satterwhite, Waylon Kuhlman, Jaxson Gerhard, Theodore Gerhard
Step-grandchildren: Jackie, Travis & Amanda
Step-great grandchildren: Nathan & Miranda
Niece: Stacey (James) Overly, Nephew, Brian James
Great-niece: Sarah Overly
Great-nephews: Justin James & Seth Overly
Several cousins & friends
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY
Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery in Science Hill, KY
Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmCT on Friday, June 20, 2025 and after 9:00amCT on Saturday at Bernard Funeral Home
New’s Monticello Funeral Home in Monticello, KY is in charge of arrangements.
