James Rickey Sandefur, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 11, 1943, to James Sandefur and Bonita (Poe) Sandefur.  He married Bobbie M. (Crowe) Sandefur on June 5, 1967, and she survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Dawn (husband, Eric) Kisby and three grandchildren, Sonny Moore, Chance Kisby and Cory Bruner, all of Shelbyville.  Also, special family members, Terri and Barry Dusenbury, Billie and Robin Gore, John and Linda Crowe, Jackie and Ron Scales, Greg Roberts and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Cora and Elmer Poe.

He served in the U.S. Air Force.  Mr. Sandefur graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1961.

Mr. Sandefur was a lifelong Shelbyville resident and a businessman in Shelbyville.

He loved spending time with his family, telling jokes and tending to his farm with his wife.

As per Rick’s request, no services will be observed.