James Edwin McDuffie, Member of Victory Holiness Church, Dies at 83
By Gwen
Posted Oct 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM
James Edwin McDuffie, a native of Mobile, Alabama, and a long-time resident of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on October 15, 1942, and is remembered for his dedication to his craft as an automobile mechanic, where he spent much of his life restoring vehicles. McDuffie was a devoted follower of Jesus and a faithful member of the Gospel Lighthouse Holiness Church in Mobile, Alabama, before relocating to Toney, Alabama, where he joined the Victory Holiness Church.
McDuffie was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Julia M. McDuffie; his wife, Elizabeth Ann “Midge” McDuffie; his grandson, Timothy Hiram McDuffie; and his sister, Linda K. Crutchfield. He is survived by his son, Jonathan (Patricia Thigpen) McDuffie of Lexington, Alabama; his daughter, Sharon (James) Griffis of Huntsville, Alabama; and two grandchildren, Jonathan (Ronette) McDuffie II of Elkmont, Alabama, and Karen (Taylor) Petersen of Ardmore, Tennessee. His legacy also includes three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral arrangements include a visitation on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family gathering at 5:00 p.m., at Legacy Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory in Madison, Alabama. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation starting at 12:00 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Holiness Church in Mobile, Alabama, where Reverend Rodney Turner and Reverend Michael Groves will officiate. Following the service, burial will occur at Springhill Memorial Gardens in Mobile, Alabama.
McDuffie’s life and faith were central to his identity, reflecting the values of community, service, and spiritual commitment that are foundational to the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. His journey through life, marked by dedication to his work and his faith, exemplifies the call to live with integrity and purpose, as described in Micah 6:8. His passing leaves a legacy of love and service that continues to inspire those who knew him.
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