James Edward

Todd

Mr. James Edward Todd, age 78, a native and resident of Jackson, AL was born December 3, 1941 to the parentage of the late Mr. Johnny Earl Todd and the late Mrs. Leslie Grey Tiggs Todd. He departed this life February 2, 2020 at Jackson Medical Center, Jackson, AL.

He was a life-long member of Saint Union Baptist Church of Jackson, AL where he served as a deacon and was a former trustee. He was a member of Jackson Masonic Lodge #139, an auxiliary officer with the Jackson Police Department, and was a lieutenant with the Jackson Volunteer Fire Department. "Bro" or "Todd" as he was affectionately known, enjoyed hunting, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time and making happy memories with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be remembered as a deeply devoted and caring husband and father; one who shared his wisdom and was an exemplary role model for his children.

He was a graduate of Harper High School. He was employed with (and retired from) Boise Cascade after many years as a supervisor in the shipping department.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lisa Ann Todd; two brothers, Vivian Todd and Clayton Chapman; and one sister, Ida Deloris Todd.

He will be forever cherished in the hearts of his family; his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Beverly Ann Capers Todd of Jackson, AL; four loving and devoted sons, Edward Renaldo ( Gwendolynne Bush ) Todd of Wetumpka, AL; James Reginald ( Bonita ) Todd of Jackson, AL; Eddie Raphael ( Katrina) Todd of Pike Road, AL; Jamie Rodney ( Dawn ) Todd of Grove Hill, AL; two loving and devoted daughters, Tricia Ann ( Johnny ) Perkins of Montgomery, AL; Amy Melissa ( Derek) Grayson of Dixons Mill, AL; seven grandchildren, Kristalynne Todd ( Brandon ) Barnes, Edward ( Asia ) Todd, Jr.; Brianna Janae Todd, Eddie Raphael Todd, II, Edwin Philip Todd, Leslie Ann Perkins, and Jamison Trey Todd; three great-grandchildren, Brookelynne Jannae Barnes, Brandilynne LaMae Barnes, and Ayla Monroe Todd; four sisters, Martha Loran (Marvin) Poellnitz of Pittsburgh, PA; Helen Jean Johnson of Englewood, CA; LaDell (Walter) Moore of Los Angeles, CA, and Gloria Todd Jones of Camarillo, CA; one brother, Ira (Mary) Todd of Tuscaloosa, AL; two sisters-in-law, Bessie Todd and Cornelius Chapman, both of Jackson, AL, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, especially the George Skipper Family of Jackson, AL.

Viewing Friday, February 7, 2020, 5pm until 7pm at Saint Union Baptist Church, Davis Avenue and McGowin Road, Jackson, AL; Jackson Masonic Lodge will perform their ceremony at 6:30pm; viewing Saturday, February 8, 2020, 12 noon until the 1pm service at Saint Union Baptist Church, Davis Avenue, Jackson, AL; Rev. Sylvester Williams, Pastor and Eulogist. Following burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.