James L. Felder

James L. Felder Battle Creek James L. Felder, 58, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Battle Creek Health System. He was born August 27, 1950 in Augusta the son of Leo F. and Doris J. (Brown) Felder and was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. James has worked in construction his whole life and was working as a foreman for Saye Concrete for the last 15 years. On May 30, 1981, James L. Felder was united in marriage to Denise A. Dahn. Surviving are his wife of 27 years; his two daughters, Tiffany M. Felder, Stephanie J. (Justin) Hunsicker, both of Battle Creek; a granddaughter, Madeline; his mother; and three sisters, Evelyn (Ralph) Saye, Dorothy (Robert) Lloyd of Pontiac and Sue Nixon-Felder of Battle Creek. His father preceded him in death in 1994. James was a proud Eagle Scout, an avid golfer, enjoyed downhill skiing, football, basketball, baseball and NASCAR racing. At the request of the family, friends may call after 5:00 p.m. today, Thursday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate James' life will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2009 at the funeral home with Pastor Carolyn Robinson-Fisher officiating. Interment will be at Bedford Cemetery. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com