James Alan Sauer

James Alan Sauer, family and renaissance man, passed away at the age of 46 in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Born in Owensboro, James Alan graduated from Apollo High School in 1987 and attended Western Kentucky University, Owensboro Community and Technical College, and ITT. Simply put, James Alan could do anything. He was devoted to his family with his first priority being a committed part of their lives. From coaching T-ball and softball to attending cheer leading and gymnastic competitions, if his family was involved, James Alan was there. He was the office manager of Houston Agricultural Flying Service and a certified aviation mechanic. He had driven semi-trucks for a number of companies including Brewco Racing. His enthusiasm for tractor pulls took him across the country. He was a partner in Pro-Creations of Kentucky, builders and restorers of pedal tractors. James Alan was an enthusiastic cook, well known for his spaghetti, steaks, pork shoulder and fried turkey. He had operated hydroponic tobacco greenhouses and his love of boating ranged from being on the river with his family to building the hydroplane for the Owensboro Area Museum. James Alan was preceded in death by his grandfathers Harford Ranson and F. Presley Sauer.

Survivors include his wife Christy Minton Sauer, whom he began dating at the age of 14 and married when they were 20; his daughters Linzy Sauer and Lexy Sauer, both of Owensboro; his parents Sharon and Presley Sauer of Owensboro; his brother, John Andrew Sauer and his wife Nicole, of Bowling Green; his grandmothers, Emma Ranson and Rebecca Duncan, both of Owensboro; his mother and father in law Tony and Sarah J. Minton of Owensboro; his nieces, Kathlyn Sauer, Elizabeth Sauer, and Virginia Sauer, all of Bowling Green; his great-aunt Elva Ranson of Owensboro; and his anticipated grandson Jay Tyler Alan.

The funeral service for James Alan, officiated by Rev. Peggy Smith, will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. John United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Church. Private burial will be in Scherer Cemetery in Stanley. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to The Heartford House of Hospice of Western Kentucky.