James PaulBaise

James Baise

            James Paul Baise, 85, of Greenville died Saturday, February 2, 2008, at his residence.  Graveside services, under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home, are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Memoryland Memorial Park.  Rev. James Hilton will officiate.

            Mr. Baise was born October 14, 1922, in Celeste; the son of William H. and Carrie C. Prather Baise.  He married Peggy Shanks on August 12, 1950, in Greenville.

            He was a veteran with the 21^st U.S. Army Air Force Group and a truck driver.

            Surviving are his wife, Peggy Baise, of Greenville; son, Philip Baise of Greenville; and daughters, Paula Baise of Greenville and Paige Justus of Lone Oak.

            He was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Merle Baise, Ed Baise and Woodrow Baise; sister, Mae Waits; and half-brother, C. A. Shields.

            Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.