James F. Pardee Sr., "Jimmy" of Earleville, MD passed away on August 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy was born on April 7, 1944, son of the late David Pardee and Naomi Kendall.  He was born and raised in Kennedyville and moved to Hacks Point in 1967, where married the love of his life, Sue.  They moved to Cecilton in 1970, where they raised their family.

He was a life member of Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company, serving for 52 years. Jimmy held the positions of Chief Engineer and Fire Police. He worked for Chrysler for 30 years, retiring in 1999. After retirement he drove a dump truck for many contractors and helped Allan Ford farm.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Sue Bailey Pardee, brothers, Robert and David Pardee and a granddaughter, Felicia Pardee.

Jimmy is survived by his children, Suzanne Kalmbacher (Richard) of Warwick, MD, Jay Pardee (Judi) of Cecilton, MD and David "Chopper" Pardee (Wendi) of Hacks Point, MD; a brother Alvin Pardee (Pat) of Lynch, MD; a sister Shirley Warrington of Clayton, DE; 9 grandchildren, David Pardee, Deanna Sakers, Logan West, Michaela Tepper, Christian Pardee, Layla Pardee, Felicia Anderson, Megan Delp, and Caleb Cerminaro, 8 great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Paige, Gabriella, Alyvia, Ameila, Josephine, Macie and Landon.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2 from 9-11am at Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, Galena, MD, where funeral service will begin at 11am. The burial will follow in Zion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 565, Cecilton, MD 21913.