James Earl Drinkard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Earl Drinkard (Valley Grande, Alabama), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 2, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James Earl had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James Earl may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Earl Drinkard and Gracie Loraine Stifflemire Drinkard. He is survived by: his wife Julie Walker Drinkard; his daughter Fran Spivey (Wood); and his grandchild Ally Spivey of Wood Spivey, IV..
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Pineview Memory Gardens (5255 AL-22, Valley Grande, AL 36701).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Church Street Methodist Church; 214 Church Street, Selma, Alabama 36701.
