James Faye Gage of Berryville, Ark., was born March 30, 1939 in Carroll County, Ark., son of Vancil and Connie (Neal) Gage. He departed this life Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at age 77.
James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children, son, Eithel Gage of Texas; daughter, Connie Gage of Texas; daughter, Sheila Rieathbaum of Berryville, Ark.; son, Carl Gage of Berryville, Ark.s; daughter, Virginia Gage of Berryville, Ark.; daughter, Angela Thomas of Tennessee. He is also survived by two sisters, six brothers, 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.
On Sept. 16, 1976 he was united in marriage with Mary Francis (Thomas) Gage who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one brother and one granddaughter.
Graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery, Berryville, Ark., with Pastor Mark Pepple officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016