James Lavon Roley, 78 of Atmore, AL passed away February 17, 2019, at his home in Atmore. He was born in Atmore on August 11, 1940, to the late Samuel and Bessie Godwin Roley. James attended Ernest Ward High school and later served in the Army National Guard. He attended Atmore First Assembly of God Church. He owned and operated James Roley Construction Company for over 40 years. James had a true love for his family and friends and never failed to tell you or show you.   All the little ones knew when they saw him, he would give them "head sugar" kisses. He loved to hunt, fish, ride his golf cart around the neighborhood to visit with friends and enjoyed taking them for a ride. He enjoyed spending time at his hunting camp in Vredenburgh, AL. James was also known for giving endearing nicknames to everyone. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, JoAnn Morgan Roley; his children Debra (Clark) Tims of Robertsdale, AL; Patsy (J. Paul) Pepin of Tampa, FL; Michael (Katie) Roley of Atmore, AL; stepchildren Cheryl (Tony) Datuin of Florence, AL; Johnny (Mona) Jones of Holliday, Texas; Ricky (Lisa) Jones of Century, FL; Dina Jones of Byrneville, FL; fifteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 2 pm from Atmore First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Keith Lisenby officiating. Interment will be at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 12:30 pm until service time at 2 pm at Atmore First Assembly of God Church.

Pallbearers are Bobby Freeman, Shannon Lambeth, Carl Ward, David Davis, Bret Wallace and Mark McCall. Honorary pallbearers are James Womack, Raymond Jerkins, Eddie Baker, Blake Harris and Tony Thompson.

Arrangements are provided by Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.