James "Randall" McElyea's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2023 in Athens, Alabama

James "Randall" McElyea

August 17, 1948 - May 20, 2023 (74 years old)

Athens, Alabama

James "Randall" McElyea's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2023 in Athens, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Limestone Chapel Funeral Home

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James "Randall" McElyea

August 17, 1948 - May 20, 2023 (74 years old)

Athens, Alabama

James McElyea Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James McElyea of Athens, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 74, on May 20, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clint McElyea and Aileen McElyea (Bridges); and his sister Karen. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Keenum McElyea; his daughter Jennifer Hamilton (Josh); his grandchildren, Kendall, Arden, Tanner and Talli Hamilton; his daughter Amy Mahathy Rutherford; his grandchildren, Clint and Katie Rutherford; his great grandchildren, Crimson, August and Layla; his son Israel Mahathy; his grandchildren, Jessica, Haley, Lexie and Christian Mahathy; his great grandchildren, Willow and Landen; his siblings, Betty Tidwell, Joyce Tucker, Barbara Swanner, Agatha McElyea and Phillip McElyea (Tina); his nephews, Les, Jeff, Jason, Brad, John, Jeremiah, Johnathan and Jacob; and his niece Pariane.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Limestone Chapel Funeral Home



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May 23

Visitation

Limestone Chapel Funeral Home
322 US-31, Athens, AL 35611

Wed

May 24

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Dement Cemetery

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