James Krause,'s Obituary
Rudder Funeral Home
P. O. Box 525
45015 Ala. Hwy. 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
256-437-2971
James Edward Krause, Sr.
Sept. 12, 1926 ~ Jan. 14, 2010
Stevenson, Alabama
James Edward Krause, Sr., 83 of Stevenson, AL, died January 14, 2010 at Cumberland Health and Rehabilitation in Bridgeport, AL. James was the son of Theodore and Rosalee Batson Krause, born September 12, 1926 in Boyington, GA. He was Captain of the Fire Department at Redstone Arsenal and had served in the Marine Corps Reserve.
Mr. Krause is survived by his wife Peggy Jean Wynn Krause of Stevenson, AL; daughter Sandee (Joseph) Leonard of Mobile, AL; son James Edward "Jim" (Ginger) Krause, Jr. of Powder Springs, GA; granddaughter Melody (Mike) Hilyer of Opelika, AL; great-granddaughter Ashley Payne Hilyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Billy "Slim" Krause of Houston, TX and Charles Krause of Chattanooga, TN.
Visitation will be Friday, 6-9 PM CST at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, AL. The graveside service will be 2 PM CST Saturday, January 16, at Pinehaven Memorial Gardens in Hollywood, AL officiated by Rev. Bill Stone.
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