79 year old James Loyd Bandy of Smithville died Friday at his step-daughter’s residence. He was a Baptist, a U.S. Army veteran, and a self-employed handyman. The funeral will be Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in the Blues Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. Bandy was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Erlene Bandy; his wife, Nell Bandy; and a daughter, Paulette Estes. He is survived by a sister, Hattie Adcock of McMinnville and two nephews. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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