James Clarence Wadlington, also known to many as Bon Ton gained his wings on Sunday August 7th 2022 in Evansville, IN. James was born December 8th 1945 in Cerrulean, KY to Mattie and Charlie Bell Wadlington.
James was a union member with the Local 561 for 52 years and retired after 29 years. He also worked as a parttime bartender at Allen's Lounge ,Club Paradise and Zodiac Lounge and was an employee at Coon Dog & Wagon Wheel liquor store. Anybody who knew James knew he enjoyed being outdoors in particular sitting out on the porch or in the yard waving at everyone who passes by. Everybody in the neighborhood knew and loved James and would often times be worried if they didn't see him sitting outside. They would even go as far as knocking on the door to make sure he was okay.
James loved watching his "Cowboy Pictures," going to buy lottery tickets, and enjoyed visits from his kids and grand kids.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, brothers; Ivan Wadlington, Henry Wadlington, Clayton Wadlington, & Harris Boyd. He is also preceded by step son Tony Bell & his grandsons, Jai'Waun Wadlington & Jerome Bell.
James is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Patricia Wadlington and his children James (Latkeya) & Jamesha Wadlington. He also leaves behind his sisters, Verna Watkins, Rheda (Kenneth) Gibson, Emma Rascoe, Linda Baker, & Loretta Wadlington; brothers, Charles Irvin, Richard (Greta), Robert (Laura), & Neal (Ella) Wadlington; Grandchildren Kamali Hines, Toneisha Bell, Kiana Ringo, Tionne Allensworth, Ja'nyah Wadlington, Brianna Tyler, James Jr, Tormarr Bell, Jevon McNary, David Suggs III, & Tony Hines; his niece ,who always came by to check on Uncle James, Debra Thomas-Rodgers, and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, & cousins.
James Wadlington will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. We love you and we miss you James, until we meet again....
A visitation will be held Monday, August 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon with funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Osborne Funeral Home.
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James was a union member with the Local 561 for 52 years and retired after 29 years. He also worked as a parttime bartender at Allen's Lounge ,Club Paradise and Zodiac Lounge and was an employee at Coon Dog & Wagon Wheel liquor store. Anybody who knew James knew he enjoyed being outdoors in particular sitting out on the porch or in the yard waving at everyone who passes by. Everybody in the neighborhood knew and loved James and would often times be worried if they didn't see him sitting outside. They would even go as far as knocking on the door to make sure he was okay.
James loved watching his "Cowboy Pictures," going to buy lottery tickets, and enjoyed visits from his kids and grand kids.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, brothers; Ivan Wadlington, Henry Wadlington, Clayton Wadlington, & Harris Boyd. He is also preceded by step son Tony Bell & his grandsons, Jai'Waun Wadlington & Jerome Bell.
James is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Patricia Wadlington and his children James (Latkeya) & Jamesha Wadlington. He also leaves behind his sisters, Verna Watkins, Rheda (Kenneth) Gibson, Emma Rascoe, Linda Baker, & Loretta Wadlington; brothers, Charles Irvin, Richard (Greta), Robert (Laura), & Neal (Ella) Wadlington; Grandchildren Kamali Hines, Toneisha Bell, Kiana Ringo, Tionne Allensworth, Ja'nyah Wadlington, Brianna Tyler, James Jr, Tormarr Bell, Jevon McNary, David Suggs III, & Tony Hines; his niece ,who always came by to check on Uncle James, Debra Thomas-Rodgers, and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, & cousins.
James Wadlington will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. We love you and we miss you James, until we meet again....
A visitation will be held Monday, August 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon with funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Osborne Funeral Home.
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