James Westbrook

The Rev. James A. Westbrook, 84, of Union City went home to be with the Lord 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at his home.
Graveside services were conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday at Good Springs Cemetery near Dukedom. The Rev. Glenn Watts officiated.
Pallbearers were Ricky Littleton, David Sturkie, Todd Littleton, Matthew Littleton, Kirk Lowrance and Kyle Slosek.
Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
No visitation was held. Those wishing to follow in the procession were asked to meet at the funeral home at 2:15 p.m.
The Rev. Westbrook was born Aug. 13, 1937, in Dukedom, son of the late Hillman and Louise (Broach) Westbrook. He married Darlene (Haley) Griggs Westbrook Jan. 14, 2000. She survives. James was a 1955 graduate of Dresden High School, a graduate of Bethel University in McKenzie and Memphis Theological Seminary. He had served as pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Churches in Hurricane Hills, Newbern, Humboldt, Dyer, Jackson, Columbia and Union City, where he retired. James was a member of Union City Rotary Club and was past president of the Cumberland Presbyterian conference.
He is also survived by two daughters, Janice Littleton (Ricky) of Mason Hall and Kim Sturkie (David) of Danville, Va.; four grandchildren, Todd Littleton (Kristin) of Mason Hall, Emily Lowrance (Kirk) of Kenton, Matthew Littleton (Kelley) of Apopka, Fla., and Erica Slosek (Eric) of Austin, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Malone Littleton of Mason Hall and Emmett Lowrance and Hattie Lowrance, both of Kenton.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mae (Todd) Westbrook, on Feb. 21, 1987, and his second wife, Lynn (Boehler) Westbrook on Oct. 24, 1996.
To leave messages of condolence for the family, visit the funeral home website at www.emfuneralhome.com.

Published 12.23.21