James Edward Stivers, 74, of Bardstown, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at his 
home. He was a native of Bardstown and was born Jan. 28, 1939. He was a retired employee of General Electric, a Mason and of the Methodist faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mattie Gilbert Stivers.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Manica Stivers; three daughters, Sharlene Stivers of Clarksville, Tenn., Yolanda Stivers of Louisville, and Nicole Stivers of Pittsburg, Penn.; two sons, William (Argerrine) Stivers and Gregory Stivers, both of Louisville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown with burial in the Bardstown Cemetery. Bro. Jim Bratcher will officiate.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at the funeral home.
Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
-30-