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James E. Pledger
September 16, 1946 - July 14, 2013

James E. Pledger Sr. 66 of Hull passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at his residence. He was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Oakland Cemetery in Navasota, TX under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. A gathering of James family and friends will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton.

James was preceded in death by his parents, J. P and Doris Emmons Pledger; son, James Pledger Jr.; sister, Patricia Burgess Enfinger; uncle, Eugene Emmons; nephews, Douglas Burgess, Ronnie Pledger. James was a truck driver in the oilfield for many years. James loved going to the races.

James is survived by his sons, Little John Paul Pledger Sr. and wife, June; Shane Pledger and Maria; Jeffery Pledger; ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Pledger and wife, Judy; and a host of other family and friends.