James O. Presley Jr.

Published 10:29 am Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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James Ollie Presley Jr., of Nokomis, passed away on Sept. 6, 2021 after a long and well-lived Christian life. He was born on March 17, 1932 to James Ollie Presley Sr. and Gladys Weekly Presley.

James is preceded in death by his parentsl son and daughter in law, Edward Allen and Debra Strawbridge Presley; grandson, Troy Presley; great-granddaughter, Gabriella Casey; a brother, Glen Presley; and a sister, Jeanine Presley Pipkin.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Daniel Presley; children, Laura Smith (Don) and Mark Presley; grandchildren, Allison Presley Wynn (Guy), Anna Presley Ash (James), Stephanie Roberts Maddox (Walt), Eric Roberts (Morgan) and Kelley Presley Cotton (Matt); great-grandchildren, Cole, Cameron, Chasen, Ceanna and Cierra Wynn, Jacklyn Ash, Troy “Tred” Presley, Taylor and Elijah Maddox, Christian and Peyton Roberts, Easton, Weston and Oaklyn Cotton; brother, Tommy Presley; sister in law, Fredna Daniel Stewart; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Funeral services were held on Sept. 9, 2021 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. James Hill officiating. Private interment followed in Nokomis Baptist Church Cemetery.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.