James Macon Lolley

Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home

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Posted by: Warren Holloway Ward FH
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334-684-9999
Date: Nov 06 2020 2:20 PM

James Macon Lolley of 931 Honeysuckle Rd., Samson, AL passed away at Flowers Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2020, after a short illness.

 

James was born in Samson, AL, February 20, 1937 to Macon Georgia and Rosie Lee Eldridge Lolley. He lived in and around the Samson area most of his life. He was educated by the Samson Schools and graduated with the class of 1958.

 

James spent the better part of 50 years working for Home Furniture Co. of Samson, beginning in the afternoons after school. He managed the store for several years in the 70’s and owned and managed the store since 1979 until he retired in 2004.

 

James is survived by his wife, Valinda Danley Lolley of Honeysuckle Rd., Samson, AL; two sons, James Christopher Lolley (Darci) of Tallahassee, FL, and Joseph Craig Lolley (Roxanne) of Honeysuckle Rd., Samson, AL; four grandchildren, Caleb (Logan) Lolley of Goodlettsville, TN, Elizabeth Ann Lolley of Honeysuckle Rd., Samson, AL, Joshua Macon Lolley of Tallahassee, FL and Jacob James Lolley of Troy, AL; one brother, John A. (Wyenese) Lolley of Sellersville, AL; there were many nieces and nephews that James loved. Friends were well loved also. 

Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by two sisters, Evie Merle (Wilson) Dunn and Hazel (Lynn) Jeter of Samson, AL.

The family will gather for a graveside service on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Due to restrictions caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic, the family urges everyone to abide by CDC guidelines of masking and social distancing.

The family requests memorials be made to Pleasant Ridge UMC of North County Rd. 65, Geneva, AL. They can be mailed to the church at 701 North County Rd. 65, Geneva, AL 36340.

James was a member of Pleasant Ridge UMC and Geneva First UMC. He served on many boards and committees of the Methodist Church. He was very active in the community, serving as little league coach for his son’s sports team, and working with the Samson Quarterback Club. He was an unabashed Alabama football fan gathering at home with family and friends to watch games. He taught Sunday school and with his wife, sponsored the youth groups at the church.

Following his retirement, James found it hard to give up daily work, and soon began employment with the Geneva County Road and Bridge where he was still employed at the time of his death. There he found a new calling daily interacting with the employees of the department, teasing, cajoling, and encouraging them. He loved his work.

 

 

 

 

 

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. "Continuing The Trust You've Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com

 

 

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