James L. Cartee was born on October 7, 1927 at Mine La Motte the son of Noah James and Corena (Lenz) Cartee and passed away on November 11, 2016 at his residence in Fredericktown at the age of 89 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Edna Ruth (Wilfong) Cartee whom he was united in marriage to on December 19, 1947 at Fredericktown, and one sister Mary Stevens of Boise, Idaho. He is survived by one son Michael L. Cartee (Karen) of Womack, two daughters Helen Gilliland (Gary) of Desloge and Ruth Ann Pope of Park Hills, one brother George Cartee (Melba) of Ste. Genevieve, one sister Elouise McMahon of Wood River, Illinois, six grandchildren Sarah, Seth, Skyler, William, Garan & Dylan, and two great grandchildren Addison & Stella. He was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Fredericktown and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and gardening.

Visitation; 5:00 P.M. Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Follis & Sons Funeral Home

Funeral Service; 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the Follis & Sons Chapel

Officiating; Rev. Wayne Phillips and Rev. Larry Allison

Interment; I.O.O.F. Cemetery - Farmington