James Lawrence Earlywine

James Lawrence Earlywine, 69, husband of Linda McQueen Earlywine, of Garden Park Drive, Nicholasville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. James was born on July 19, 1954, in Fayette County to the late Spencer and Mary Thorne Earlywine. He was a longtime employee of Link-Belt Construction Equipment in Lexington. He is survived by his wife Linda, one son, Matt (Lindsay) Earlywine, a daughter, Rachel (John) Stephens, a brother, Billy (Teresa) Earlywine, a sister-in-law, Carolyn Earlywine, and two grandchildren, Hannah and D.J. Earlywine. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joeseph Earlywine, and a sister, Mary Jane Earlywine. No services have been scheduled at this time. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve the Earlywine family. An online guestbook is available at www.BettsandWestFuneralHome.com.