DRAKESBORO – James A. McPherson, 83, of Drakesboro, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 8:30AM at his home. Mr. McPherson was born December 31, 1928 in Butler County. He was a foreman at Associated Pallet, and a member of Powers Chapel Baptist Church. He loved to hunt and fish, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Velma McPherson. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Jean McPherson; daughters Patricia McPherson of Central City, Debbie (Tommy) Bratcher of Drakesboro, Patty Ford of Browder, Anita Jones of Bremen, and Judy (Barry) Hayes of Bremen; sons Barry (Debbie) Warner of Bremen, and Timmy (Jamie) McPherson; sisters Gladys Leggitt and Nelda Insco; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 11:00AM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. Tim Camplin officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfunerahomes.com.