James Perry Donovan, 85, died Saturday, August 9, 2025.

He was born March 3, 1940, son of James and Hildred Cathy Donovan.

He was an engineer for General Equipment Manufacturing Company/Go Switch/Top Works.  James was a graduate of Southern High School and earned a BA in mechanical engineering from UK.  He was a member of Louisville R/C and enjoyed model planes and trains.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Sansone Donovan; children, Charles Donovan and Heather Thompson (Daren); grandchildren, Allie, Audrey and Dylan Thompson; and brother, Bill Donovan (Linda).

His funeral is 10am Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.  Visitation is 4-9pm Friday, August 15, 2025.