Age 95, of Overland Park, Kansas. Born in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Former Superintendent of the Oak Park School District.

Dr. James Nelson Pepper passed away on Tuesday at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Dr. Pepper was educated in Michigan receiving his highest degree, a Doctorate in Education, in 1954. During his years as a professional educator he received numerous awards and recognition for his dedication to the education of children. The "James N. Pepper" Elementary School in Oak Park, Michigan was named in honor of its first Superintendent in 1954. Dr. Pepper received the 7th annual B'nai B'rith "Brotherhood Award" in 1958 for outstanding state and community service in the area of human relations. He was also listed in "Who's Who in American Education," 1958-1965.

Upon retirement Dr. Pepper and his wife Mabel moved to Overland Park, Kansas. In 1990 after Mabel's passing he married Thelma Meier. They were members of Cure' of Ars Catholic Church. Dr. Pepper was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Mabel Barber Pepper and son William F. Pepper.

He is survived by sons J. Fred Pepper, Karl Eric Pepper; daughters Sandra Dunham, Liz Miller; and their spouses; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his wife of 15 years, Thelma Meier Pepper; step-son Paul Meier; step-daughters MaryAnn O'Connell, Clare Poirier, Kathy Dagnon, Jeanne Sumstine; and their spouses; 15 step-grandchildren and 26 step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Monday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Larry R. Austin. Visitation 12 noon until service time.

Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pepper Elementary School P.T.A., 24301 Church St., Oak Park, MI 48237.