James "Tad" Inman

James "Tad" Inman, 80 of Calvert City, Kentucky died on Friday, March 24, 2023, at his residence in Calvert City, Kentucky.

Born Tuesday, February 16, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Everett Inman and the late Mavis Byers Inman. 

James did many things throughout his lifetime, in his early career he was an ironworkers and then became Foreman at SKW Chemical plant in Calvert City, He later founded James Inman Battery and Golf Carts of Calvert City. Mr. Inman formed Battery Specialists of America and later trademarked Powerbilt Car and Utility Batteries. He was the Chairman of the Board of First Liberty Bank in Calvert City, served on the board of Regents bank was an investor of property and commercial developments. He was a Special Deputy for the Marshall County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Brian Roy and Sheriff R. Kevin Byars. He also was a member of Calvert City United Methodist Church. 

Surviving are son, Todd Inman and daughter-in-law Ann Inman of Washington D.C..

He was predeceased by his wife Mary Jane Lyles Inman, his brother, Jerry Inman and brother-in-law Dr. JP Lyles.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Calvert City United Methodist Church in Calvert City on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. John Purdue officiating. 

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Collier Funeral Home 211 West 5th Street Benton, KY.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Youth Program of Calvert City United Methodist Church.