James Alton Speed Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Alton Speed of Sumner, Texas, born in Denison, Texas, who passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 40, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Alton Speed or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his father James Alton Speed; his sister Lauren Crowell; his grandmother Martha Richards; and his great-grandparent Judy Hutsell. He is survived by: his mother Judith Ann Whitlock (Alan); his wife Chelsey Speed; his son Trace Speed; his siblings, David Speed and Suzanne Wine (Daniel); his grandfather Ernie Richards; his in-laws, Kit and Ray McLemore; his uncles, Jimmy Speed and Joel Richards; his cousins, Joel Richards II (Kaylin) and Alianna Richards; his niece Alison Wine; and his nephew Andrew Wine.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ (3535 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75460). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mt. Tabor Cemetery (5517 FM 1499, Paris, TX 75460).
