James Sickles obituary: James Sickles's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
James D. "Slacks" Sickles
1937 - 2019

Obituary photo of James Sickles, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of James Sickles, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
James D. "Slacks" Sickles
1937 - 2019

James D. "Slacks" Sickles, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

He was born on February 3, 1937, in Lebanon, Kentucky to Lee and Ada (Johnson) Sickles. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Catherine Grady, sister, Anna Elizabeth Durrett, brother, Lee Edward Sickles, sister, Helen Louise Lewis, sister, Frances Marie Sickles, brother, William Bernard Sickles, brother, George Albert Sickles.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Opal L. Sickles, daughter, Valerie J. Sickles, daughter, Vonda K. Sickles, daughter, Vivian L. Overstreet, grandson, Vontreal M. Sickles, grandson, De'Jon L. Sickles, brother, Charles Joseph (June) Sickles, sister, Clementine (Joe) Smalley, Sister, Nancy Marie Railey, and a host of relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

A Gathering and Celebration of Life will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272.

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James D. "Slacks" Sickles, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

He was born on February 3, 1937, in Lebanon, Kentucky to Lee and Ada (Johnson) Sickles. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Catherine Grady, sister, Anna Elizabeth Durrett, brother, Lee Edward Sickles, sister, Helen Louise Lewis, sister, Frances Marie Sickles, brother, William Bernard Sickles, brother, George Albert Sickles.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Opal L. Sickles, daughter, Valerie J. Sickles, daughter, Vonda K. Sickles, daughter, Vivian L. Overstreet, grandson, Vontreal M. Sickles, grandson, De'Jon L. Sickles, brother, Charles Joseph (June) Sickles, sister, Clementine (Joe) Smalley, Sister, Nancy Marie Railey, and a host of relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

A Gathering and Celebration of Life will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272.

To leave a special message for the family, please click the Share Memories button.

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Gathering & Celebration of Life

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
10304 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
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S.W. Louisville Chapel (502-935-0056) is assisting the family

S.W. Louisville Chapel (502-935-0056) is assisting the family

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