James "Jim" Amburgey
April 6, 1948 — March 8, 2016
James “Jim” Amburgey, age 67, of Henry, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
In his early years Jim enjoyed traveling around the world with a carnival providing pony rides. He had also been a member of Explorer Scouts when he was younger. He was the Owner of Circle A Fundraisers for over 30 years and Circle A Donkeys. He was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church and also a former member of Henry Co. Jaycees and Past member of Henry Co. Saddle Club and Elks Lodge. He also formerly worked in the home remodeling business.
Jim was born April 6, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late James Denzil Amburgey and the late Betty Jane Roush Amburgey McComsey.
He was married December 9, 1971 to Brenda Kay Wright Amburgey, and she survives. He is also survived by his three Daughters, Monique Amburgey of Henry, Tenn, Jennifer (Chris) Ashby of Buchanan, Tenn, and Megan Amburgey & Special Friend Shane Gordon of Henry, Tenn; one Son, James Dustin Amburgey & Special Friend Alli Hilton of Henry, Tenn; one Sister, Janie (Jim) Burns of McKenzie, Tenn; one Brother, Gary Dale Amburgey of Henry, Tenn; one Granddaughter, Jade Necole Hayes; two Step Grandchildren, Sayge and Saylor Ashby; Father-in-law, Kenneth Wright; and Step Father, John (Carol) McComsey.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4 – 8 pm Saturday, March 12, 2016. Visitation will continue on Sunday March 13, 2016 at Palestine United Methodist Church from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm with the Funeral Service at the church at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 13, 2016.
Alan Trull, Trish Trull and Debra McGuire will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Dustin Amburgey, Chris Ashby, Shane Gordon, Chris Miles, Steve Miles, and Kevin Gallimore. Named as Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Burns, Steve Sanders, Leroy Hamlin, Joe Hamlin, and Roy Wright.
Interment will be at Brogdon Cemetery in Henry, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to: Brogdon Cemetery, c/o Margie Shankle.