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James Decker Obituary

DECKER James Benjamin, known as Ben or Benji to his friends and family, passed away on March 15, 2016 after a long a courageous battle with cancer. Ben was preceded in death by his father, James Harrison Decker of Wayne County, KY and a sister, Stephanie Decker. He is survived by his son James Austin Decker, his loving mother Nguyet 'Winn' Decker Ebert, his stepfather Robert H. Ebert, his older brother Richard Lee Sellers Sr, his nephew Richard Lee Sellers, Jr, his brother James Ebert, and his fianc‚e Robin Jones. He is also survived by uncles and aunts, Terry Decker and Margie on his father's side, as well as aunts Nga Tran, Lien Tran, Thuy Tran, Hang Tran Gerbel, Hien Tran, plus an uncle Hiue Tran and his wife Huong Tran from the Mother's side of the family. Numerous cousins and friends will miss Ben. A Memorial Service in celebration of Ben's life will be at Trinity Hill United Methodist Church at 11am March 19, 2016. Friends and family are welcome to visit with his mother and other family members from 10-11am, with the service to follow immediately at 11am officiated by his friend, Tim Philpot.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 18, 2016.

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October 1, 2018

Soar high my FRIEND I hope you are finally at PEACE will Always Remember our times together Good and Bad Watch over James he NEEDS You now more than ever. You will be missed by all. ❤❤❤

Dana Caskey

March 19, 2016

Rest Easy my friend. I didn't know when I tucked you in and you was joking with me saying ok momma it would be the last time I would see you smile. Im glad you accepted the Lord. See you again my friend. I thought you could beat this cancer. I guess you did. Rest in Gods arms.

Dana Caskey

March 19, 2016

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March 19, 2016

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March 19, 2016

Ashley Johnson

March 19, 2016

Hey Benjy Man,this goes to you. MAN,I can't believe your gone. Didn't seem like long ago, Kelly n I was riding down the road with U giving U a ride to your Mom's,lol. It's been a little over a year. Wow,I just don't want to believe it's surreal that your no longer here. Your in a better place for sure, shining sun n stars now over us. Also,your now with your DADDY n my DADDY. Your now our Guardian Angels. You are so greatly missed man,my heart hurts. It's all I've thought about. Your BFF Kelly is so very sad about U,misses U bad. The circumstances, he's not going to be able to attend your funeral. Your so very deeply missed always n forever. May You REST IN PEACE now. Your son,James Austin is a miniature U. U now live through him. Your in no more pain or suffering at all. All the way missing U Man for sure. Still n don't want to realize it's real that your gone. Alright Benjy Man, Rest In Peace. Shine down on that Amazing son U live through now always. Riding on his shoulder. Love You n Miss U always James Benjamin Decker. See U one day.
P.S. Kelly Loves n Misses You so much Man,shine on him n all those that U love. Love n Miss U always......
RIP Benjy, we got this down here. Keep us together up there while waiting for us. See U one day.....

Ashley Johnson

March 19, 2016

This is a message to James Austin Decker.....
U don't really know me little buddy, but I want to send U many,many tight hugs at this very sad time in your life. My heart breaks for U Man. I haven't had the opportunity to know you. I knew your DADDY many years, he was a very good man n loves you so very,very much. Your DADDY and my husband Kelly were best of friends. Please know little Man,your DADDY is your ANGEL always. He's in no more pain,A Brand New Healthy Man up Above riding on your shoulder always. Ur DADDY lives through U now Little Man. Be the strongest U can be, U need to always talk to people U love about your DADDY. Don't hold any feelings or thoughts inside. Talk about it, will help out. Talk to your DADDY, he will always hear U. Again,I'm wanting to tell U,I'm so,so Sorry for the loss of your DADDY . Keep your head up n look to the sky, He's shining down on you. I love you young man n don't really know U. May your DADDY now, REST IN PEACE.........

Robin Harris Jones

March 18, 2016

Ritchie, Sorry to hear about Benji. My thoughts and prayers are w you and your family.

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