James Alton Barham, age 78, passed away at his residence in Dyersburg, Tn

He was born on May 4, 1942 in RoEllen, Tn, to the late James W. "Bud" and Margaret Louise Epperson Barham.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 22, 2021.

James attended Dyer County High School.  He was a supervisor for Oldberg/Questor for many years. James was also an owner of several businesses, The Hut, Catfish Corner, Kerr Magee gas station, and last but certainly not least, Barham Bar-B-Que.  James was a superb cook and he received so much joy in people enjoying his food.

He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.  James love of God was his driving force in his life, and he spent his days always loving his Lord and Savior and his fellow man.

He was an avid lover of the outdoors, and his numerous pets brought him so much joy.  James was a very active and inquisitive person, always trying to better himself.  He was an avid baseball fan, faithfully supporting his beloved St. Louis Cardinals.  But without a doubt, his most favorite games were those played by his grandchildren--a lot of which he personally coached.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Fyrne Lake Cottage, 6875 Lenox Nauvoo Road in Dyersburg.  The  Celebration of Life service will be held inside rain or shine and all friends and family are welcome to attend. We will be following all covid guide lines. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James and his beloved bride of fifty-nine and one-half years, Jean, always tried to make family the center of their lives, having as many family get-togethers as were possible.

He was survived by the love of his life, his wife Jean Garrison Barham of Dyersburg, TN; two daughters, Tracy Barham Cupples (Robert) of Newbern, TN and Kristy Barham of Dyersburg, TN, one son, James Thomas Barham of Three Way, TN; one brother, Ronnie W. Barham (Susan) of Paris, TN; and five sisters, Margaret E. Castellaw(Otha) of Friendship, TN, Alice Dunevant and Reggie Carroll (Carlton) all of Newbern, TN, Linda Ennis and Marilyn McLean (Eugene) of Dyersburg, Tn.  He is also survived by his six beloved grandchildren who were the absolute joy of his life; James Lewis Barham(Jennifer), Ashley Barham Gunn(Wes), Dylan Cupples(Chas), Tiffanie Barham, Cali Cupples Despain(Dustin), and Jonathan Cupples.  He also leaves fourteen great-grandchildren to carry on his legacy.  Along with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he leaves many nieces and nephews that he held dear.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Barham Davis.

Honoring James as pallbearers will be his brother, Ronnie and grandchildren Jimmy, Dylan, Jonathan, Ashley, Cali and Tiffanie.

Memorials may be directed to Community Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 1055, Dyersburg, Tn. 38024 or Paws To Care.