James Earl Housden Obituary

We bid farewell to James Earl Housden of Symsonia, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 5, 2025 at the age of 87. James Earl touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Earl Housden to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Curtis Housden and Noma Lee Smith Housden; and his brother Joe Paul Housden. He is survived by: his wife Janet Myers Housden of Symsonia, Kentucky; his children, Sherry Hack of Symsonia, Stephanie Riley (Willie) of Paducah, Susanne Merry of Symsonia and James Paul Housden (Joy McEwen) of Mt. Vernon, Washington; his grandchildren, Joshua Hack (Leslie), Jessica Eddington, Jordan Riley, Dillon Housden, Collin Housden, Cameron Merry, Roman Housden, Piper Housden, Marcella Litrenta and Augie Litrenta; and his great grandchildren, Aaron Hack and Justin Hack.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Lone Oak (3745 Old US Hwy 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to any Humane Society of your choice in his honor.