James Oliver “Jim” Chevalier, 81, of Grayson formerly of Somerset, KY passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Jim was born January 18, 1944 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana; a son of the late, Ernaest M. Chevalier, Sr and Orlean Scruggs Chevalier. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Champman, Elaine Bowman and Christine Shanks; three brothers, J.E. Chevalier, Bobby Chevalier and Ernest M. Chevalier, Jr.; his mother-in-law, Catherine Riddle and a son-in-law, Mitch Sturgill. Jim served his country honorably in the US Army from 1962-1965. Jim worked in Oil Drilling, worked as a Sheriff and retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 633 out of Owensboro. Jim was an outstanding singer and loved to do Karaoke whenever he had an opportunity. Jim is survived by his loving wife of over 30 years, Dorothy Frances Riddell Chevalier; two daughters, Vicki Sturgill and Vanessa (Allen) Haywood; a son, Buddy Sparks all of Grayson; 12 grandchildren, Dustin Reid, Jonathan Justice, Kassie (Sean) Landis, Nick Sparks, Megan Sparks, Angelique Sparks, Lydia Combs, Delilah Combs, Brady Haywood, Danny Haywood, Colten Haywood and Kenzie Haywood; 8 great-grandchildren, Ryan Justice, Karmyn Justice, Alexis Branham, Kaydence Branham, Jamison Landis, Grayson Landis, Clara Landis and Kyleigh Evans; two sisters, Gladys Chevalier Gill Foshee and Glenda Faye Hilburn; a brother, Ralph Chevalier all of Louisiana; and several friends and extended family who all mourn his passing. Graveside services will be 10:30 am Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East with military honors. Visitation will be 9 am until 10 am at Malone Funeral Home in Grayson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.malonefuneralhomecom
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