James Eberly Obituary
He was the son of Ralph Clayton Eberly and Ruth Ellen Eberly. On January 17, 2007 he was married to Karen Kaye Herring Booker for a total of 17 years of marriage. He was a Veteran of the US Army and worked on ships as a merchant marine. He was a member of the Gainesboro First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jean Ann Fletcher.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Eberly of Whitleyville; son, Matthew Eberly of Collierville, TN; daughter, Elizabeth Eberly of Ohio; step-son, Randall (Veronica) Blanchard of Murfreesboro; step-daughter, Susan Blanchard of Carthage; brother, Robert Eberly of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Karon (Jack) Pennington of Wichita, Kansas, Sharon McDonaugh of Wichita, Kansas and Margaret (Phil) Edwards of Colorado; 2 step grandchildren and 2 step-great grandchildren also survive along with nieces, nephews and many friends.
Memorial service will be announced at a later date to be held at the Gainesboro First United Methodist Church.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550
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