James Kelly French, 76, Dies in Irvington

Longtime resident is survived by wife, children, siblings, and granddaughter.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

James Kelly French, a 76-year-old resident of Irvington, passed away on Saturday, February 28th. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, two children Belinda French of Nashville, Tennessee and Brian French of Scottsville, two sisters Alice Ann French and Sherry Susan Wilson, and two brothers Robert Owinn and Jerry Neal French. He also leaves behind one granddaughter.

Why it matters

French's death marks the passing of a longtime member of the Irvington community. Funeral services and visitation will allow friends, family, and community members to come together to mourn his loss and celebrate his life.

The details

Funeral services for James Kelly French will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at noon Eastern time at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Friends may call at the Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington on Tuesday, March 3rd after 5pm Eastern and on Wednesday, March 4th after 9am Eastern. Family will also be available for visiting at the church after 10:30am Eastern on Wednesday.

  • James Kelly French passed away on Saturday, February 28th.
  • Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at 12pm Eastern.
  • Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 3rd after 5pm Eastern and on Wednesday, March 4th after 9am Eastern.
  • Family will be available for visiting at the church after 10:30am Eastern on Wednesday, March 4th.

The players

James Kelly French

A 76-year-old resident of Irvington who passed away on February 28th.

Carolyn French

The wife of James Kelly French.

Belinda French

The daughter of James Kelly French, residing in Nashville, Tennessee.

Brian French

The son of James Kelly French, residing in Scottsville.

Alice Ann French

The sister of James Kelly French.

Sherry Susan Wilson

The sister of James Kelly French.

Robert Owinn

The brother of James Kelly French.

Jerry Neal French

The brother of James Kelly French.

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The takeaway

The passing of James Kelly French marks the loss of a longtime member of the Irvington community. His funeral and visitation will allow friends, family, and community members to come together to mourn his death and celebrate his life.