James Thomas Quarles, 78, of Pembroke, died on Thursday, Jan. 9, in Pembroke. A native of Christian County, he retired from the Pop Fastener maintenance department after more than 40 years. He was a member of First Street Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at First Street Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service hour Tuesday at the church.