James "Dub" Walter Pemberton, 76, of Hustonville passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Hustonville on December 1, 1949, he was the son of the late Earl Granison and Alma Beatrice Roberts Pemberton.

James retired from Jackson Chair in Danville, where he was a furniture upholsterer. He was proud of his work and accomplishments which included work for Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, and The Price is Right.

Dub was survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda Brown Pemberton of Hustonville; son, Jamie R. Pemberton of Danville; daughter, Megan Pemberton (Adam Pendergrist) of Perryville; sisters: Martha Schaefer of OH, Beulah Pendergraft of Hustonville, June Brown of Hustonville, Marilyn Mills of Hustonville, Carol Jo (Johnny) Reed of Hustonville, and Inez Goode of Hustonville; grandchildren: Carrah, Chase, James, Marley, Phoenix, and Keaton; and great-grandchildren: Abigail, Brooklyn, Chloe, and Cayden.

In addition to his parents, Dub was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Pemberton, and sisters: Alice Hopton, Ruby Jessie, and Rose Traylor.

Visitation is 4-7 PM Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Bro. John Lane officiating. A private burial will follow in Hustonville Cemetery.

Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.