James A. Lopez of Birmingham, AL passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the age of 94. He was born on June 16, 1924, to the late William and Zella Lopez. James was a WWII veteran and retired from L&N Railroad. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be missed by all who loved him. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Petway Lopez.
Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, James (Yvonne) Lopez, Jr.; and Frank (Melinda) Lopez; four daughters, Janice (Carmelo) Renda; Susan Bell; Catherine (Peter) Molay; and Judy Lopez; along with 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Dolores Mills, and Norma Kent.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 11:00 am with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Alzheimer's of Central Alabama P.O. Box 2273 Birmingham, AL 35201
