James Edward Dovel

October 29, 1938 - July 3, 2025

James Edward Dovel, 86, of Weyers Cave, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Augusta Health.

He was born on October 29, 1938, and was a son of the late James and Anna Pauline (Redifer) Dovel.

James retired from DuPont in 1994, and was a member of the Weyers Cave United Methodist Church.

James was united in marriage on Jan. 6, 1959, to Betty (Flick) Dovel, who survives.

James is also survived by children, Melissa Gayle Dean, Melony Ann Lambert, and Greg Alan Dovel; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a stillborn baby girl; sisters, Doris Roadcap and Betty Funkhouser.

No formal services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater. Online condolences may be shared with the family at johnsonfs.com.

Weyers Cave, Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.