Funeral Announced for Hopkinsville Resident Jeff James

61-year-old associate pastor and storage unit auction hobbyist passed away on February 20th

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27th for 61-year-old Jeff A. James of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who passed away on February 20th at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. James was the associate pastor at Christ Fellowship of Cunningham, Tennessee and was known for his hobby of buying storage units at auction.

Why it matters

James' passing is being mourned by his church community and family, who describe him as a colorful character well-known in the area. His storage unit hobby also highlights an interesting niche interest and subculture.

The details

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27th at Dogwood Funerals & Cremations of Hopkinsville, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the service. James was a native of Fayette County, Kentucky and is survived by his son, siblings, nieces, and nephews.

  • The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
  • Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on February 27th.
  • Jeff A. James passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jeff A. James

A 61-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky who was the associate pastor at Christ Fellowship of Cunningham, Tennessee. He was known for his hobby of buying storage units at auction.

Gary Atkin

The pastor who will officiate the funeral service for Jeff A. James.

Tanner Cunningham

The son of Jeff A. James.

Renee Matlock

The sister of Jeff A. James.

Chris James

The brother of Jeff A. James.

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The takeaway

Jeff A. James' passing is a loss for his church community and family, who remember him as a colorful and well-known figure. His hobby of buying storage units at auction also highlights an interesting niche interest and subculture.