James Philpot, Jr., a resident of Gadsden, AL passed away on December 24, 2023. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. at the Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL with Chaplain Jamal Browder officiating. The staff of E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.