VERYL JAMES died November 4, 2012 at his residence in Clay Center, KS at the age
of 76. He was born on September 12, 1936 in Clay Center Kansas, the son of Albert and Jessie
(Barclay) James.
Veryl was raised in the Ladysmith Community in Clay County. He graduated from
CCCHS in 1954 and from Kansas State University in 1959. Veryl married Carole Hedlind on
May 4, 1963. They farmed in the Ladysmith community. He was a member of the Clay Center
United Methodist Church where he served as trustee, Exeter township board and Pleasant Ridge
Cemetery sexton. Veryl is preceded in death by this parents.
Survivors include:
Wife: Carole James, Clay Center, KS
Son: Derek and wife Karra James, Clay Center, KS
Son: Andrew James, Clay Center, KS
Sister: Alice and husband Lee Ohlde, Clay Center, KS
Grandchildren: 3 Grandchildren
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the United
Methodist Church in Clay Center, Kansas.
Officiating the service will be Rev. Larry Myers.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-7 PM at the Family Life Center at the United Methodist Church
Memorials can be made to Clay Center United Methodist Church or the organization of the
donor's choice, c/o the funeral home