James Freeman Webb, 87 of Henderson, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
Visitation was from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Casey Chapel in Henderson. Burial was at Henderson City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tennessee Children’s Home, 170 Frank Latham Rd, Pinson, TN 38366.
One of 10 children, he was born Oct. 25, 1938, in Hunter, Mo., to John Thomas Webb and Molly Robertson Webb. He married Carol Hoppe Webb in 1978 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. They made their home in Henderson and were members of the Henderson church of Christ.
He loved to hunt deer and raise beagle dogs. He enjoyed woodworking and building furniture for the home he shared with his wife, Carol. He retired from Westvaco in 2003 after 30 years. He was a member of the Chester County Lions Club and served as club President for a term.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; three daughters, Becky (Lee) Fischer of Ellsinore, Mo., Cynthia (Tim) Stucker of Ellsinore, Mo., and Tammy (Kevin) Smith of Warsaw, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three siblings.
