James Russell Vandevander Obituary
The family announces the passing of James Russell Vandevander of Franklin, West Virginia on September 13, 2026. James Russell, born on June 16, 1967, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Russell Vandevander to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Linda Susan Vandevander (Arbaugh) of Circleville and Harold E. "Buck" Vandevander; his wife Tammy Marie Vandevander (Bennett); his children, Lindsey Vandevander of Martinsburg, WV, Bernice Renee Alexander (Matthew) of Maysville, WV, Ashley Nicole Vandevander of Circleville, Rebecca Arcure of Circleville Three, Jamie Eugene Morgan of Circleville, Preston Lambert of Circleville and Michael Benjamin Bennett (McKenna); his siblings, Harold E. Vandevander, Jr. of Circleville Three, Abby Cassell (Richie) of Arbovale, WV, Joyce Shreve (Keith) of Keyser, WV and Sylvia Hamilton of Circleville Twelve; his grandchildren, James, Nevaeh, Christine of Kiley, J. R., Kinsley, Bella, Paisley, Aaliyah, Israel, Kolton and Micah; and his great grandchildren, Jamie and Oaklynn.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kimble Funeral Home (80 S Main St, Franklin, WV 26807). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Kimble Funeral Home Chapel (80 S Main St, Franklin, WV 26807).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made toward his final expenses, c/o Tammy Vandevander, 4959 Upper North Fork Road, Circleville, WV 26804.
