Claude Edward James Obituary
The family announces the passing of Claude Edward James in Henderson, Kentucky on July 15, 2026. Claude, born on April 10, 1957, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sheila R. James (Shipley); his son Elijah James; his brother Paul James Sr.; and his nephew Jeremiah James. He is survived by: his parents, Claude James and Betty James (Grant); his children, Jeremy Davis of Mexico, Jesse Franklin of Maunie, IL, Geri Swanberg of Cave City, KY and Katie Brown of Harrisburg, IL; his siblings, Alfred James, Bobbie Garrels James, Grant, Mary Wheat Grant of O'Fallon, IL, Vivian Claudine Brown of Carmi, IL and Scott Brown of Carmi, IL; his grandchildren, Levi Franklin, Angela Franklin, Emmett Franklin, Hudson Fann, Dylan Swanberg, Breanna Swanberg, Hannah Swanberg, Brooklyn Swanberg, Brodie Swanberg, Riley Swanberg and Jacob Moore; his great grandchild Damian Franklin; and his sister-in-law Angela Parker James of Carmi. He is also survived by eight nieces and seven nephews.
