James Nathaniel York passed away on July 31st, 2023. James was born on October 19th, 1935 in

Arab, Alabama to Arthur (A.J) and Birdie Skidmore York. His family moved to Florala when he

was young and he grew up with his 3 siblings, Dillard, David and Mary Jane.

His life was always full of adventure and service to the community. From playing drums

in a band as a teenager to serving in the Alabama National Guard for 33 years and retiring

as Lt. Colonel. There were many interesting stories shared from getting struck by lightning

in Mississippi while at National Guard summer camp to living in Arkansas and Maryland while

serving with the Guard. He and Margaret made many lifelong friends that they loved to keep

in touch with.

James retired from Florala Memorial Hospital where he served as administrator for 29 years. He was

always proud to be a part of having a hospital in Florala.

James loved being involved in the community and volunteered his services in many ways.

He was involved in the Rotary Club, Airport Board, Little League Baseball Coach, Red Cross,

and one of his biggest passions was the Florala Rescue Squad. He worked tirelessly to have an

ambulance service to support the area, even becoming an EMT.

James' patriotism ran very deep and he was always up for a discussion on politics! He loved to

work the polls on Election Day! Even on days when his health was declining he still wanted to be

involved.

His talents at woodworking were known to many! He was always creating amazing and beautiful things

in his shop.

James was a loving and devoted family man. He raised a beautiful family with his wife, Margaret.

Married for 65 years, his memory will be cherished by children LaJuan (Doug) McGill of Johns Creek ,

Georgia, Buddy (Laurel) York of Andalusia, Alabama and Keith (Becky) York of Auburn, Alabama.

Grandchildren Justin (Whitney) McGill of Florence, Alabama, Katie McGill of Huntsville, Alabama,

Dustin York of Atlanta, Georgia, Skylar York of Andalusia, Alabama and Luke York of Auburn, Alabama.

Great grandson Davis McGill of Florence, Alabama. Sister Mary Jane York of Andalusia, Alabama,

Sister-in-law Kitty York of Ft. Payne, Alabama, Brother-in-law Bill (Rosa) Edwards of New Orleans, LA.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, brothers-Dillard and David and his parents, AJ and Birdie.

We would like to thank Aveanna Hospice (Tim Stewart) of Andalusia, Alabama for the loving care and

support to our parents, our amazing caregiver, Robin Jackson, Pastor Kevin Holland of the First

United Methodist Church of Florala and Joey Evans of Evans Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to Diabetes Research or to a charity of your choice.

Thank you for the love and support that you have shown us over the past few weeks

and we are comforted in knowing that our parents are together again.

Funeral services for James Nathaniel York will be 11AM Saturday August 5, 2023 at Evans Funeral Home with Kevin Holland officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery with military honors.

Please join us in remembering James Nathaniel York by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.