James Thomas Rhame

November 2, 1932 - April 9, 2020

Graveside services for James Thomas Rhame will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Pine Ridge Cemetery, with Dr. Randy Tompkins officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home. James Thomas Rhame, 87, of Melder, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. James is preceded in death by his parents, Granville and Mattie Bonnette Rhame; sister, Myrt and her husband, Eddie Duke. James was born on November 2, 1932, to Granville and Mattie Rhame in Melder, Louisiana, and will be remembered as a devoted husband and father. He shared 64 wonderful years with his wife, Katherine S. Rhame. He loved and trusted God and was very proud of his family. James proudly served in the United States Air Force and retired after 21.5 years. James loved sports, especially, softball, bowling, and volleyball. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Katherine S. Rhame; his daughter, Brenda Rhame; his son, Brian and his wife, Mary Rhame; grandchildren, Thomas and his wife, Johna Rhame, Katherine Rhame, LiEllen Rhame; great-grandchildren, Shelby Torres, Blake Rhame, Annabell Rhame, and Aiden Rhame. Those also left include his sister, JoAnn and her husband, Charles Oliver, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.