IN LOVING MEMORY OF

James Walter

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York

Apr 12, 1937 — May 27, 2017

Obituary

James Walter York, 80, of Lexington formerly of Lawrenceburg, husband of Ruth B. Herndon, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born April 12, 1937 in Lawrenceburg, he is the son of Blanch Caldwell York of Lawrenceburg and the late James Roy York. Mr. York was predeceased by his first wife, Vicki Sue Shelburne York and his brother, Robert Burris York.

Mr. York was a retired engineer with IBM following 34 years of service. A member of the Lawrenceburg First Christian Church, he currently attended Southside Church of Christ with his wife Ruth. He was an active member of the Wheels of Time Car Club and a member of the Anderson Masonic Lodge #90.

Including his mother and wife, he is survived by his children, Richard E. (Elizabeth) York of Lawrenceburg, Charlotte A. (Clyde) Murray of Frankfort, Teri (Jd) Landry and Jana (Mark) Callahan, both of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Kara M. Murray, Roy Lewis York, Katelyn Elizabeth (Michael) Fryar, Ryan and Kelly Landry, Daniel and Jonathan Callahan; great grandchild, Evelyn Doligale; and a sister-in-law, Cathy York of Louisville.

Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 1 st at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Rev. James Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 – 8 PM Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Jana Callahan Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 4080 Tates Creek Center Dr., Lexington, KY 40517.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com

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May
31

Wednesday

Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home

701 N Main St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

5:00 - 8:00 pm

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June
1

Thursday

Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home

701 N Main St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

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