James Thomas Lodge died August 27, 2007 at Mountain Home at the age of 71. He was born March 13, 1936 at Swansea, Massachusetts to James T. and Ellen Berault Lodge, Sr. He was a retired civil engineer from the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. James lived in the Cotter area since 1995 moving from Florida. He enjoyed building including his own cabin. Survivors: 3 daughters - Paige Rothans of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Leah Saunders of Ochlocknee, Georgia, and Kerrith Esterling of Crestview, Florida. One son - James T. Lodge of Corpus Christi, Texas; 11 grandchildren; one sister - Priscilla White of Bertran, Texas and 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Preceded in Death by: his parents. Funeral: Private