James

Wamble

Major (Ret.) James Butler "Jim" Wamble, of Boston, Georgia, passed peacefully into his eternal home on April 27, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Thomasville, Georgia, on September 29, 1942, to the late Evelyn Sherman Wamble and Byron W yburn Wamble. Jim completed a BS in History at Auburn University in Auburn , Alabama , a Master's D egree in  Education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, and a Masters in History at Tulsa University, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jim began a military career at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he met his future wife, Doris Lilly Wamble, whom he married on April 1 7 , 1965, in Troy , North Carolina. Jim was a war hero during the Vietnam War, serving three tours and earning bronze stars. The young couple travelled extensively during Jim's army career . An assignment in Germany was one of the highlights of their military tours. Jim retired as a M ajor in 1985 from Ft. Benning, GA., and began a second career in education where he taught, coached, and served as Athletic Director at Columbus High School in Columbus, GA.

It was a passion of Jim's to retire on the family farm in South Georgia. He loved the land.  He and Doris spent twelve happy years there, enjoying the live oaks and the pecan grove that surrounded them along with their various canine companions. He could often be seen driving his John Deere gator around the farm with a dog or two in attendance or in his red truck driving around the countryside. Jim and Doris loved receiving family and friends at the farm.

One of Jim's greatest joys in his retirement was his and Doris's involvement in Boston Baptist Church. Jim loved teaching the Bible Believers Sunday School Class, serving as Superintendent of Sunday School, Deacon Chair, and cooking for various activities . He also sang in the church choir and had a lifelong love of music. Jim and Doris treasure their pastor Tim Phillips and their many friends and neighbors who welcomed them into the church when they moved to the community .

Jim is survived by his loving wife Doris of 56 years, two daughters Beth Fearon (Jason) of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, and Erin Whitener (Wes) of Milton, Georgia; five grandchildren: Scarlett Fearon, James Fearon, Robin Whitener, Lucy Whitener, and Natnael Whitener; his sister, Janet Letson (Larry) of Columbus, Georgia, an aunt, Grace Kahler, and many other dear relatives, including cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

A service to celebrate the life of Jim Wamble will take place on Sunday, May 2 nd at 3:00 at Boston Cemetery in Boston, GA officiated by Tim Phillips.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Boston Baptist Church, 143 South Main Street, Boston, Georgia 31626.