James Earl Scharklet

James Earl Scharklet was born on August 21, 1958 in Portland, TN. He was born the oldest of six children. His loving parents: Marie and the late Robert Earl raised him to be kind, humble, to love life, and to love Christ. He accepted Christ at an early age at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

He was a graduate of East Robertson High School in Cross Plains. During his junior year of high school, he found the love of his life. On June 22, 1985, James Earl united in holy matrimony to his high school sweetheart, Debra Burnice Smith. From this union came three children.

James Earl, or Daddy J as he was known by most friends, as well as others called him Daddy, Granddaddy, and BOSS was well known for his smile, his kind heart, his willingness to help a stranger or a friend, for collecting gadgets, knives, and lighters, for his old soul but new generation sway, and most of all for being the best granddaddy he could be.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Michael Landon and Charles Edward Scharklet. James Earl leaves to cherish his many memories a loving dedicated mother: Marie Scharklet of Cross Plains, a devoted wife: Debra Scharklet of Springfield, a son: Daniel Christopher (Jennifer) Scharklet of Portland, daughters: LaDedra Danielle Smith of Madison and LaKreshia DeShae (Michelle) Raymer of Springfield, brothers: Ricky Scharklet of Cross Plains, Donald (Michella) Scharklet of Porltand, and John (Carolyn) Scharklet of White House, sisters-in-law: Rose of Springfield and Audria (Anthony) of Orlinda, 5 beautiful grandchildren including Martavious "Tayda", also known to him as his mini me, road dog, and his pride and joy. James Earl also leaves a host of nieces and nephews and so many friends.

A Celebration of Life for James Earl Scharklet will be conducted Thursday July 28th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Reverend Lawrence Coleman officiating and Reverend W.C. Dobbins as Eulogist. Interment will follow in Tom Smith Cemetery with John Scharklet, Ricky Scharklet, Donald Scharklet, Chris Scharklet, Mikal Scharklet, Jimmy Dowlen, Kyle Hobdy, and Dustin Ledding serving as pallbearers. Flower Bearers will be Ashley Hernandez, Cassandra Crocket, Jamaica Cone, LaBria White, Shatoya Hugo, Jessica Kempt, Jennifer Scharklet, and Rose Smith. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the Robertson County Funeral Home

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