DEACON JAMES HENRY FELDER

JAMES FELDER ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Wrens on Mar. 14, 2026.DEACON JAMES HENRY FELDER, age 69, of 1144 Kingston Drive, Wrens, GA, passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the Jefferson County Hospital in Louisville, GA. Family and friends may call at the funeral home. FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME, WRENS in charge.James Henry Felder, 69, passed away on March 13, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of God. Born July 5, 1956, in Blacksville, South Carolina, to Christine (Henry) Clark and James David Felder, James was a proud graduate of Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, Class of 1975, and later earned his degree from Florida A&M University.A man of strong faith, he served as a steadfast and dedicated Deacon at Ways Grove Baptist Church. James was also known for his love of golf and his warm, welcoming spirit.He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Betty Brown Felder, and a dedicated father who cherished his family.He is survived by his wife, Betty Brown Felder; children Jamaal (Chelsia) Felder, Kelecea Felder, Lakia Felder, and Javenski Hilton; grandchildren Tristan Felder, Ava Felder, and Deven Yates; siblings Areatha (Dexter) Kitchen, Louise (Willie) Burr, Betty Gray, Clarence (Londa) Clark, and Renea (Maurice) Penix; along with a beloved aunt and mother figure Earline Ellison, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.