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IVORY JAMES Obituary
Ivory James, Jr. was born in Fresno, CA on November 2, 1956. He spent his childhood years in Los Banos and moved to Fresno as an adult to become a car detailer, which he did for the next 15 years. Ivory never met a stranger, so everyone he met became his friend and thought he was funny and loving. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Ida Cheek; brothers, John Henry James, Timothy B. James, Johnny Ray Cheek, and Roosevelt Cheek; sisters, Bonnie James, Patricia James (Settles), Martha James (Pigg), and Nina Cheek (Halliburton); daughter, Larriane James. His loving girlfriend Barbara Ingram. Many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will begin at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, Los Banos, with a visitation on Sunday, Apr. 4, at 5 p.m. Services will be held on Monday, Apr. 5, 11:00 a.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, Los Banos.
Services are under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, Los Banos.
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April 25, 2010
I miss you bro! I know that God is Good and I know you are in a better place. I try to keep busy to not think about it, but I miss you and love you and I know Adria is with you, I will see you again.
Roosevelt Cheek
April 12, 2010
Goodbye Jim, i will miss you with all of my heart and soul. I will take you with me everywhere i go; until we meet again in heaven. I'm glad we got to talk before you went home for good. See you soon brother; see you soon.
Cheryl Carter
April 5, 2010
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. During the difficult days ahead may the Lord comfort your hearts as only He can do. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Marshall
April 4, 2010
My condolences to the family: Martha, Timmy, William & the rest of the family
Cary Thompson
April 2, 2010
Are prayer's are with you.......
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