James "Richard" Shows, 75, of Cottondale, AL passed away at home on May 14, 2022. He was a loving husband and father. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed his garden, loved cooking for "his girls", and treasured his dogs Cooper and Sugar.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his children: Anne, Lucy, Brian, Kevin, Amy, and Justin Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Irene.
Honorary pallbearers are Justin Ward, Tom Kirkley, Omar Liddy, Dr. David Call and staff, Dr. Mohammad Azam and staff, and Dr. Jeffrey Anderson as well as all physicians and staff at Cardiology Consultants.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter (3140 Investigator Dornell Cousette St. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401).