THAMES, James Albert

Bolivar Herald-Free Press; Polk CO, MO; April 18, 2001

JAMES A. THAMES
James Albert Thames, 80, Higginsville, formerly of Bolivar, died Friday, April 13, 2001, in Lexington Care Center, Lexington, following a short illness. He was born Jan. 5, 1921, in Dry Prong, La., to James A. and Mammie Thames.

He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 9638 in Galmey, the American Legion Post in Hermitage and the Shriners.

Survivors include four daughters, Wilma Belew of Clinton, Ruth Jones of Osceola, Mary Young of Warrensburg and Ethelene Hoover of Higginsville, 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy; and two daughters, Donna Beebe and Wanda Lacky.

Services will be Monday, April 30, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel, Bolivar. A00008B2001AR18

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Clinton Daily Democrat; Apr 23 2001

JAMES A. THAMES
James Thames, 80, died Friday, April 13, 2001, after a three-month illness. He was born January 5, 1921, in Dryprong, Louisiana to Mamie and Elbert Thames.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Wanda Lacke, Donna Beebe and Shirley Thames. He is survived by Wilma Belew of Clinton, Mary Young of Warrensburg, Ruth Jones of Osceola and Ethelene Hoover of Higginsville; 24 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service Monday, April 30, at 11 a.m. in Higginsville Veterans Cemetery after cremation.