OWENSBORO – James Allen Rager, 67, of Greenville, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro. Born May 9, 1956 in Muhlenberg County., he was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Rager; and brother, Elvis Rager.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Nash Rager; children, Jessie Shadler, Jennifer Bowman, and Cheryl Shadler; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Teresa (Hershel) Miller; brother, Sammy (Lillian) Rager; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Bob Thurman officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of contributions to James Allen Rager Memorial Fund, c/o Tucker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Central City, KY 42330, or online at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.