Obituary of James A French

James A. French

February 27, 1941 - March 25, 2018

James Alvin French, 77, passed away on March 25, 2018 at home with family by his bedside.  James was born on February 27, 1941 to Frances L (Randall) and Delbert E French.

James worked as a truss builder for 35 years until an on the job injury forced him into retirement.  He enjoyed camping and beach trips with the children in earlier years.  He also enjoyed NASCR, but his really joy was his family.

He and Debra were married on May 17, 1980. They enjoyed many years together, she recalls how sweet he was to her, bringing her arrangements of wildflowers he had picked.

James is survived by his loving wife Debbi French; three daughters, Dawn Martin, Stephanie Lecount & Milee Edings; Michael Smith, Jeramiah Larsen and Mark Smith; brother, Jack French, 26 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at the family farm on Sunday, April 8^th from 8AM on