Mr. James Lamar Hadden
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Posted by: Ward Wilson
Date: Jun 23 2015 11:19 AM
James Lamar “Birddog” Hadden, 89, a lifelong resident of Houston County passed away Monday, June 22, 2015.
Sheriff Hadden served his country faithfully in World War II. Upon his return to the states he served the people of Alabama for 23 years as an agent for the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Upon his retirement from the ABC Board he was elected Sheriff of Houston County and held that office for twelve years before retiring. He served as Supernumerary Sheriff until his death. Many in the Wiregrass area knew him through his passion for stock car racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hosey and Amertine Hadden.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Willadean W. Hadden; three children, Kerry Key (Jimmy), Pamela Hebert (Randy), James Lamar Hadden, Jr.; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the Houston County Sheriff Department Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be fellow law enforcement officers from the county and state, as well as his Sunday School Class, the Frank Newton Sunday School Class from Southside Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from Ward-Wilson Funeral Home beginning at 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Southside Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama with Reverend Stacy Stafford officiating beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranch, 4450 Ligon Springs Rd, Russellville, AL 35654
Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory 334-792-4194, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.wardwilson.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com
Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory
2414 Hartford Highway
Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-792-4194
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