James Curtis Daves, 58, of Dalton died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Regional Medical Center Madisonville, Ky. He was born in Hopkins County on Aug. 13, 1950 and was an accountant for the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Maple's Memorial Methodist Church, Olive Branch, Miss. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Daves; mother, Ruth Richards Daves; and brother, Keith Daves.

He is survived by his daughter, Ella Grace Daves of Omaha, Neb; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Anna Daves Martin and Chris of Oregon, Ill., and Eva Daves Tucker and Bob of Dalton; a niece, Teryl Farmer; four nephews, Christopher Martin, Curtis Martin, Zack Martin and Shawn Tucker; two aunts, Edith Richards and Algie Richards, both of Dalton; and a cousin, Karen Richards of Maddux of Marion.

Private memorial service wil be at a later date. Harris Funeral Home, Madisonville, is in charge of arrangements. No visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to Prospect Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund, 493 Tucker Lane, Princeton, KY 42445. Online condolence may be made at harrisfuneralinc.com.