James Thomas Kaufman Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Thomas Kaufman of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Thomas Kaufman to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Kaufman and Freda Kaufman; and his siblings, Herman Kaufman and Jeanette Crigler. He is survived by: his daughters, Debra Sharpenstein (Chris), Lisa Nakos and Bambi Morrison (Brian); his grandchildren, Christy, Jessica, Stephen, Whitney, Stephanie, Chase, Lexi, Jacob and Jordyn; his close friend Shuggie; and his niece Margaret Crigler. He is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hardy-Close Funeral Home

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