James Earl French

  James Earl French, 74, of Berea, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, in the same town where he was born on October 1, 1949. He was a businessman and had a passion for revitalizing old cars and trucks. Earl leaves behind a legacy of perseverance and joy in the simple pleasures of life.

  Preceded in death by his parents, James Ellis and Nola Beatrice Abney French, James's memory is cherished and will be carried on by his loving family. He is survived by his three daughters, Karen (Robert) Foster, Sharon (Janson) Hurt, and Lisa (Kevin) Middleton; his two brothers, Donald Edward (Virginia) French, and Randall Ray (Judy) French; and his adored grandchildren, Blake Foster, Jacob Hurt, William Connor Hurt, Chloe Jane Middleton, and Emalie Middleton were conducted Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Lakes Funeral Home. Bro. Darren Slone officiated.