James Henry Posey, 97, of Drummonds, TN, transitioned to heaven on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 9:58 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. with services at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel with burial in Memory Hill Gardens.
Mr. Posey was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Helen Posey, his daughter, Carole Ann Posey Oliver, and grandson, Jason Posey.
Mr. Posey leaves three sons: Gary L. Posey of Drummonds, Randy D. Posey of Memphis, and David A. Posey (Susanne) of Bartlett; two grandchildren: James Christopher Posey (Amy) of Collierville, and Jessica Lyn Hart (Todd) of Oakland; four great-grandchildren: Savannah Petty, Taylor Posey, Colton Throneberry, and Hudson Hart; and one sister: Mary Ruth Overton of Houston, TX.
Mr. Posey was a Christian and a member of Fellowship Church in Drummonds, TN. He proudly served his country in World War II and the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a retired manager of Piccadilly Cafeteria with 40+ years of service. The family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.