James Andrews was welcomed into the earth on March 28, 1931 in Ebro, FL to the loving and caring arms of his parents, the late John and Pheba (Oliver) Andrews.
Being raised in a Christian home, James accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and began to learn the ways of God and build a personal relationship with Christ. James was a member of Faith Cornerstone Ministries in Marianna, FL. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife; strong yet loving father to his beloved children; and a sweet and caring grandfather to his precious grand & great-grandchildren. A man that will be deeply missed.
James was united in Holy Matrimony to Eldiest Philyor on February 4, 1961 and to this union eight beautiful children were born and reared in a God-fearing home. He was employed with Louisiana Pacific as a Lumber Mill Operator for many years before retiring.
James answered the call of the Savior on December 7, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his wife and children by his bedside.
He leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife of 59 years: Eldiest Andrews of Marianna, FL; three daughters: Melanie (Denise) Cherry of Norman, OK, Malzie (James) Clark of Campbellton, FL, and Ella McCray of Dothan, AL; five sons: Isaac (Andrea) Andrews of Quincy, FL, Thomas (Althea) Andrews of DeFuniak Springs, FL, Tony Andrews of Sylacauga, AL, Min. Jeremiah (Cassandra) Andrews of Prattville, AL, and Min. James (LaChrissa) Andrews, Jr., of Atlanta, GA; twin brother: Bishop John Andrews; sister: Millie Bush, both of Ebro, FL; four sisters-in-law: Johnell Andrews, Mary Beechum, Elease Wynn, and Annie Baldwin; brother-in-law: Rev. Clarence Brown; along with a host of grands and great-grands, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
A Private Celebration of Life & Committal Service was held 11 AM CST, Thursday, December 10, 2020 from the sacred grounds of the St. Luke Memorial Gardens with Cooper Funeral Home & Florist of Chipley, FL, directing. Family and friends may sign the guestbook online at www.cooperfhchipley.com.
