James Horace

Armfield

James Horace Armfield, 82, of Marietta, GA, passed away on November 9, 2026.

He was born on July 31, 1944 in Marietta, GA, to Claude Heath and Sarah Bell Armfield. He was born on his mother’s birthday.

Horace attended Allgood Elementary and graduated from Marietta High School, class of 1962. Upon graduation he joined the USMC (United States Marine Corps) and served 8 years, honorably discharged with the rank of Sergent.

After working at Lockheed for 5 years, he attended photography school. He worked in the motion picture and television industry as a publicity photographer. As a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan, you could always catch Horace watching every Braves game on his big screen TV.

Horace is preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Claude Heath Armfield, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Dee Ann Armfield of 39 years, and is the proud father of his son, James Preston Armfield. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Pamela Keheley Drewry; nephew, Hunter Drewry; niece, Haley (James) Dockery; great nieces, Stella Palmer and Emersyn Dockery. Many friends also survive.

Funeral service will be 11:00am Friday, November 13, 2026 in the Chapel of Marietta Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00-7:00pm. His family is grateful for the kindness and support shown during this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Speaks.  https://www.autismspeaks.org/?form=donate 

Marietta Funeral home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Horace Armfield.