James Douglas Vandiver, 90, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born on April 5, 1930 in Madisonville to the late Nellie Boykin Vandiver and George Morris Vandiver. James was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly a coal miner with Colonial Mines. He enjoyed working in the barn, taking care of the horses and he enjoyed showing Tennessee Walking Horses. His greatest love was spending time with his family. James attended St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Vandiver on January 27, 2021; his four brothers; four sisters and two half-sisters.

Survivors include his daughter, Elaine (David) Terry of Madisonville; Sons, James Edward Vandiver and William Joseph Vandiver both of Madisonville; granddaughters, Anna (George) Carlton of Hanson, KY, Amy E. Terry and Rachael E. Vandiver both of Madisonville; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at Noon on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Tondra Daugherty officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Hopkins County Honor Guard at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Tuesday at the funeral home.

The pallbearers are David Terry, George Carlton, Philip Terry, Kenneth Fulcher, Sonny Turley and James Edward Vandiver.

Memorial contributions may be made in James' memory to the St. Mary's Episcopal Church 163 North Main St. Madisonville, KY 42431.