Kenneth William James

October 19, 1957 - August 9, 2019

ADRIAN- Kenneth William James, age 61, of Adrian, passed away on Friday, August 09, 2019, at home with his family and under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. Ken was born on October 19, 1957, to Dale and Aurelia (Badura) James. He attended Adrian High School and went on to work for Adrian Tankage, Tecumseh Corrugated Box and Slusarski’s Excavating over the years. On May 6, 2012, Ken married Kathryn Lippmann and they have shared many good memories together. Never one to sit around, Ken was the happiest fixing things or helping those around him. He enjoyed being outdoors and played in a volleyball league with his friends for several years. He always took the opportunity to make a joke that would cause a good round of laughter. Ken loved spending time with his family and made sure they knew how much he loved them even in his last days. Ken is survived by his wife, Kathryn James; daughters, Jenipher (Cayce) James-Krueger, Britney James (Jordan Altobelli) and Caroline James; grandchildren, Lillian James and Amelia Krueger; siblings, Phil (Shelly) James, Chuck James, Tom (Dorothy) James and Maggie (Pat ) Bundy; and his wonderful “Puffin” the cat. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services for Ken will be on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.