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James Henry (Jady) Jolly, 92, Center, KY (1923-2016)

He was a retired farmer and member of the Seven Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as song leader, Sunday school teacher and treasurer. He was a World War II army veteran serving with the 10th Mountain Division. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After retirement he became an avid golfer and was a member of the Diamond Caverns Golf Resort. He was the patriarch of a large, highly honored North Metcalfe County family. He was the son of the late Amos Esque and Anna Laura Henderson Jolly. His wife, Alyne Jolly, survives. He leaves 17 direct living descendants.
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James Henry "Jady" Jolly age 92 of Center passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Friday, February 5, 2016, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Seven Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, Thursday, February 4, 2016, and after 9amCT, Friday at the funeral home.



James Henry "Jady" Jolly, 92, Center, KY (1923-2016)


He was born September 26, 1923. He was the son of the late Amos Esque and Anna Laura Henderson Jolly. He died Monday, February 1, 2016, in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY, at the age of 92 years, four months, and six days.

He was a retired farmer and member of the Seven Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as song leader, Sunday school teacher and treasurer. He was a World War II army veteran serving with the 10th Mountain Division. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After retirement he became an avid golfer and was a member of the Diamond Caverns Golf Resort.

He is survived by his wife Alyne Jolly of Center, KY, and the following:
  • Two sons: James Paul and wife Marsha Jolly of Horse Cave, KY; and Marty Jolly of Renton, WA

  • One daughter: Camilla Shive and husband Steve of Edmonton, KY

  • Seven grandchildren: Chad and wife Mary Shive; Tonya Augustine and husband Brian; Todd Shive; Corey Shive and wife Kacey; Daniel Jolly and wife Jessica; Stephanie Jolly and husband Andras Illes; Valerie Jolly and fiance Steve DiGangi

  • Seven great grandchildren: Collin, Travis, Tristian, Kadyn, Cannon, Kelsey and Nicholas Jolly
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Paul and Richard Jolly; Two sisters Clara Little Trent and Gladys Wood; a grand daughter Laura Nicole Jolly

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Laura Jolly Scholarship Fund at the funeral home.

Send condolences to the family of James Jolly

Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, in charge of arrangements.


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