James Richard Medlen

Mr. James Richard Medlen, 47, of Dalton passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles D. Medlen Sr. and was a member of the Central Church of Christ. He worked for Al Johnson Volkswagon and loved the outdoors, family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle.
James is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Shana Hayes Medlen of Dalton; daughter, Lexie Cochran of Dalton; parents, Charles D. Medlen Jr. and Catherine Christine Medlen of Greer, SC; grandmother, Juanita Hall Medlen of Huntsville, AL; brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Mandy Medlen of Simpsonville, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Matt Bares of Daniel Island, SC; uncle and aunt, Ricky and Joanie Medlen of Meridianville, AL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Judy Hayes of Dalton; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Holly and Keith Rollins of Dalton; nieces and nephews, Madison Bares, Davis Bares, Owen Medlen, Parker Medlen, Hayes Rollins and Cass Rollins; cousins and a special family at Central Church of Christ.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 2 P.M. at the Central Church of Christ.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 1 to 2 P.M.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to the Central Church of Christ Building Fund, P.O. Box 1201 Dalton, Ga 30722-1201.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave, Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.