James William Stotts, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Norton Hospital in Louisville

He was born September 30, 1953, in Sparksville, Kentucky, to the late Bill and Bonnie Sexton Stotts.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dewayne (James) Stotts, three brothers, Johnnie, Frankie and Donald Stotts and three sisters, Faye Catlett, Marsha Fudge and Geneva Janes.

James attended White Oak Community Church, was a retired painter/handyman, worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh for 15 years, enjoyed playing softball, where he was earned the title of the best homerun hitter and was a Non-Denomination Preacher.

Survivors include:

His wife – Anita Gay Dudley Stotts of Columbia

Five sons – P.J. Rowe (Rachel) of Columbia, Billy Stotts (Tiffany) of Cadiz, Andrew Stotts (Tiffany) of Russellville, Jesse “Jack” Stotts of Columbia, Luke Stotts (Emma) of Eli,

A stepson/grandson – Nathaniel Johnson of Columbia

One brother – Larry Stotts (Rosetta) of Columbia

12 grandchildren – Dakota Stotts, Alisha Stotts, Kodie Stotts, Klyn Stotts, Kyler Stotts, Summer Rowe, Mason Rowe, Matthew Stotts, Isaiah Stotts, Ayven Stotts, Ezra Stotts

Four step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial in McClister Cemetery

Visitation after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday

Casket Bearers:  Tommy Phelps, Johnny Morgan, Marvin Morgan, Matthew Stotts, Cory Polk, Zachary Campbell

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements