James Clifford Joines, 98, of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at his home in Lewisburg.
He was born in Deerlick, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 1924, the son of the late Alvin Joines and Varo Blake Joines. He was the husband of Joyce Joines, who survives.
James was a veteran of the Marine Corps. During his time in the Corps, he served in the Chosin Reservoir, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart. After his honorable service to his country, James spent over 30 years as a barber in Madisonville. He was also a member of the Lewisburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Prior to that, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Madisonville for 40 years.
Also surviving are his daughter, Melanie Harris (Jeff) of Lewisburg; his daughter-in-law, Pam Joines of Lewisburg; his granddaughters, Grace Harris of Russellville and Sarah Richards (Jon) of Russell Springs; and his grandson, Sam Harris of Lewisburg.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mike Joines; his brothers, Vernon Joines and Charlie Joines; and his sisters, Odell Hardison, Virginia Pirnat, Estelle Johnson and Betty Hagen.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Price Funeral Home, Inc., located at 252 E. Green St., Lewisburg, with Bro. Gary Ball officiating. Interment will be in Lewisburg Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at Price Funeral Home, Inc.