James Earl Tharpe

James Earl Tharpe obituary, Camden, TN

James Earl Tharpe

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James Tharpe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home - Camden on Dec. 11, 2025.
James Earl Tharpe, age 77, of Camden, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1947, in Henry County, TN. James was known for his dancing and walking.
James leaves behind a legacy of love and memories cherished by his family. He is survived by four sisters, Nora Townes, Elease Sims, Shirley Boyd, all of Camden, TN and Neddie Vasquez of Clarksville, TN; four brothers, Verdell (Geneva) Tharpe and Willie (Priscilla) Hudson of Paris, TN, Donnie Hudson of Camden, TN, and Kenneth Hudson of Waverly, TN; and two aunts, Merl and Alberta Tharpe of Paris, TN. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Special family, The Camden Health and Rehabilitation Center of Camden, TN. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evoila (Willie) Hudson, father, Eugene Tharpe, and sister, Sharon Hudson.
Visitation with the family will Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00-1:00 PM at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Camden, TN.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1 PM at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

13

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Stockdale Funeral Home - Camden

133 N. Forest Ave, Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

Dec

13

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Stockdale Funeral Home - Camden

133 N. Forest Ave, Camden, TN 38320

Send Flowers

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.