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1932 James 2022

James Dale Outland

September 21, 1932 — July 4, 2022

Dr. James Dale, "J.D." Outland passed away Monday, July 4th, 2022.

He was born September 21st, 1932 to Lowell & Pauline Motheral Outland in the Pottertown Community of Calloway County.

A 1951 graduate of Murray High School, he furthered his education by attending Murray State University for 3 years prior to early acceptance into Dental School at The University of Louisville where he was a member of Psi Omega dental fraternity.
After graduating dental school in 1958, he opened his office on the second floor of the Bank of Murray and began practicing dentistry on August 4th, eventually building his own office on Johnson Blvd. in Murray. Of his 52 years in practice, the last 3 1/2 were spent at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, KY serving the inmates there.

While attending dental school, J. D. found his Yellow Rose of Texas and he and Kay Bodine married on June 28th, 1958 in Alta Loma, TX. They celebrated 64 years together days before his passing.

Dr. Outland was civic-minded & served two terms on the Murray City Council and also on the Murray transportation board. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for numerous financial institutions.

A well-respected & charitable dentist, Dr. Outland was an avid fisherman and licensed pilot. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, serving as deacon after being ordained at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He traveled to Brazil in 1990 & 1991, giving his talents in dentistry to the mission field.

In addition to his parents, J. D. Was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Darryl Brown.

Dr. Outland is survived by his wife, Kay Outland of Murray; two daughters, Dr. Julia Outland, Pompano Beach, FL; and Sharon Brown, R. N., (Leon Wurth), Lenoir City, TN; one son Dr. David Outland, (Candi), of Murray.; one sister, Shirley, (Dr. Randall) Harper, of San Antonio, TX. Four grandchildren; Ethan (Raquel) Brown, & Hewitt (Brooke) Brown, both of Knoxville, TN; Will Outland & John Outland, both of Murray.

Services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Outland Cemetery. Visitation for family & friends will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022. Pallbearers will be Jim Fain, Mike Baker, Dr. David Fitch, John Peck, Paul Motheral & John Motheral.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to Red Bird Mission Dental Clinic, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY. 40913 In memory of Dr. James D. Outland.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com
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Saturday, July 9, 2022

12:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home

201 S 3rd St, Murray, KY 42071

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)

The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home

201 S 3rd St, Murray, KY 42071

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