James Bruce “Jim” Rhoton Sr

June 11, 1943 - August 21, 2018

James Bruce “Jim” Rhoton, Sr went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at age 75. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Jean Rhoton; nine children, Rhonda (Ernie) Hunter, James Bruce (Pam) Rhoton Jr, Randy Watwood, Timothy “Bo” (Celeste) Rhoton, Angie (Marvin) Royston, Tammy (Clark) Lowe, Kandy Rhoton, Kenny (Brandi) Rhoton, and Wendy Crow; twenty-eight grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; five brothers, Eddie (Paulette) Rhoton, Junior (Cheryl) Rhoton, Mike (Elaine) Rhoton, Jeff (Diane) Rhoton, and Phil (Lisa) Rhoton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Robert Hunter and Michael Rhoton. He was affectionately known by many as “old man” and was loved by all who knew him. He will be terribly missed by his family. Visitation will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at The New Gardendale Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Boldo Cemetery in Jasper.