James William Stotts, 71, of Columbia, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Norton Hospital in Louisville
He was born September 30, 1953, in Sparksville to the late Bill and Bonnie Sexton Stotts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; Dewayne (James) Stotts, three brothers; Johnnie, Frankie and Donald Stotts and three sisters, Faye Catlett, Marsha Fudge and Geneva Janes.
James attended White Oak Community Church, was a retired painter/handyman, worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh for 15 years, enjoyed playing softball, where he earned the title of the best homerun hitter and was a Non-Denomination Preacher.
Survivors include his wife, Anita Gay Dudley Stotts of Columbia; five sons, P.J. Rowe (Rachel) of Columbia, Billy Stotts (Tiffany) of Cadiz, Andrew Stotts (Tiffany) of Russellville, Jesse “Jack” Stotts of Columbia, Luke Stotts (Emma) of Eli, a stepson/grandson, Nathaniel Johnson of Columbia; one brother, Larry Stotts (Rosetta) of Columbia; 12 grandchildren, Dakota Stotts, Alisha Stotts, Kodie Stotts, Klyn Stotts, Kyler Stotts, Summer Rowe, Mason Rowe, Matthew Stotts, Isaiah Stotts, Ayven Stotts, and Ezra Stotts; four step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service is Thursday, August 28, 2025 at noon at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Burial in McClister Cemetery.
Casket Bearers are Tommy Phelps, Johnny Morgan, Marvin Morgan, Matthew Stotts, Cory Polk, and Zachary Campbell.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
