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Richard James Obituary

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Terry James, 65, entered into rest on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Georgia Regents University. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors this Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at 2:00 P.M., with Dr. Billy Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Mr. James, a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, was the son of the late Howard and Evelyn Bailey James. He was a graduate of Hephzibah High School, had worked in the construction industry and was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors include, Norma Jane "Doodle"; children, Shannon, Ryan, Terry, Jr. and Jesse; step-children, Michael, Tony and Robyn; brothers, Lawrence, Larry, Joe and Billy; sisters, Kathryn and Louise; as well as fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers will be his sons, Ryan, Michael, Terry and Tony, as well as Andy Galloway, Jason Cambell, Dane Lewless, Brad Leonard and Matt Lewless. If desired memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. The family will receive friends this Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Sep. 10, 2013.
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I count it amongst my own good fortune to have known Terry, and called him friend; Terry recognizing me as his friend, a blessing. My condolences go out to the family; as also I bereave. It is not possible to stand in Terry's stead. I stand on my own, with and for the family; and shall until I stand again with Terry in God's presence!

John Cline

September 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

janice hines

September 11, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to Shannon and family. Terry was a awesome man to know an will be missed but never forgotten. Sincerely Rita Johnson

Rita Johnson

September 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, may God comfort you and be with you.

Herman and Pat McDade

September 11, 2013

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TERRY.GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

JOHANNA CICCIO

September 11, 2013

Thoughts prayers and our Deepest Sympathies to the Family, May God help you through this Difficult Time . Mike Sims & Family

Mike Sims

September 11, 2013

Terry knew how to make the best of life and enjoy it. I remember being home from college my first year, he would come and pick me up in an old blue Ford convertible, and we would go to Scott's Lake listening to Johnnie Rivers on an old 8-tract tape and spend the day. We probably had $20 between us and I'll have to admit he had the most of it. That went on for a week or so until Daddy told me he had some work I needed to do. Carefree times I'll never forget. He will be missed.

Billy Rogers

September 11, 2013

To The James Family sorry for your lost, I hope you all can draw comfort from Matthew 5:4 which says "Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted."

John

September 11, 2013

I'm sorry to hear about Terry: My Prayers are with you all

David Holton

September 11, 2013

We are saddened to hear of Terry's passing. We will keep the family in our prayers. Tommy & Delores McGlohon

September 10, 2013

Our prayers are with you all at this time.

Tony and Karen Gaskins

September 10, 2013

James Family,
I was told yesterday of Tery's passing, needless to say I was shocked. The James family has always been a part of my life growing up, for some unknown to me reason, being from acroos town, I was accepted into this fine family. When you're young, all infuses are placed on who is most kind and trusttworthy to you, "This is the reason, Terry and his family are the reason, I call them my friends."
Terry's mother, Mrs. James, would always smile and call my name while greeting me at church.
Larry, Terry's brother and I are best friends for over fifty years now, some may ask how, "I'd say God placed him in my life, even when I was lost in the 60's."
I say all this as a reminder, of one of Jesus'commandments, "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Faye and I will be praying for the family asking Him to confort you in the upcoming days, for only He has that Great Power.

Faye/Louie Schlein

September 10, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Kim J. McGahee

September 10, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss and you are in our prayers.

Johnny & Ellen Neville

Johnny Neville

September 10, 2013

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