Rev. William “Earl” Ijames, 72, of Owensboro, passed away February 25, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born June 27, 1948 in Owensboro to the late James W. Ijames and Grace Powers Ijames. Rev. Ijames had been a minister for 52 years, traveling as an evangelist and pastor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Bartlett.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Brenda Ijames; brother, James Ijames (Sharon); and his fur baby, Scooter.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory and will be livestreamed at www.davisfuneralhome.com. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The number of those attending the funeral or visitation shall be within the current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear personal protective masks.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Heartford House, Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.