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Herbert James Obituary
Mr. James was a native of Prince George County and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Andrew and Gertrude James; a son, Dexter James; and 11 siblings. He retired from Continental Can Plant, currently known as Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., after 35 years of service. After his retirement he worked many years as the proprietor of his firewood business which he enjoyed tremendously until health began to fail.
At an early age, Mr. James joined the Harrison Grove Baptist Church and later became a member of Glory Multicultural Ministries (formerly known as Praise Center Mission) where his son, Bishop Haywood James Sr. is the pastor.
Although Mr. James was blind, that did not stop him from praising the Lord and giving Him glory for all his many blessings.
He leaves to cherish his memories, the love of his life and devoted wife of 72 years, his "sweetheart" Mrs. Edith Washington James. His children, Oliver James Sr. (Naomi), the Rev. Linwood James (Mildred), Herbert James Jr. (Patricia), Calvin James (Dorothy), Bishop Haywood James Sr. (Pastor Martha), Alonzo James Sr., and Robin James, Sr.(Yanina), and one devoted daughter, Regina Myrick, (Quintin Sr.) ; one goddaughter, Francis Stanislas. Three brothers, Thomas James Sr. (Mary), Andrew James, and Lawrence James Sr. (Hilda); two sisters, Addie Burton, and Ida Mae Hall; 30 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held noon, Monday, Oct. 25, at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where the Rev. F. Lamont Gooding is pastor; the Rev. Linwood James, pastor of the Galilee Baptist Church, officiating; Bishop Haywood James Sr., pastor of the Glory Multicultural Ministries, eulogizing. The interment will be in the Merchant Hope Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Turner-Bland Funeral Home, Hopewell; the Rev. W. Nelson Bland Jr., funeral director. www.blandenterprisesinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert James
Rebecca Sanders
October 27, 2010
Bishop Haywood James & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you all in perfect peace.
October 25, 2010
Pastor Linwood James & Family
Our Prayers are with you. Please find comfort and strength in God's word, Psalm 23 "The Lord is my Shepard...!"
The Seaborne Family
New Hope\Sussex
Aunt Essie, Walter, Bea Harper And Family
October 25, 2010
To Regina and Family
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your love one.
May the memories held deep withing your hearts help to soothe your spirits at this time.
You have our Prayers.
LINWOOD 'SKINNER' JONES,JR.
October 24, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYES ARE WITH THE FAMILY. MAY THE MEMORIES OF YOUR LOVE ONE BRING YOU JOY AND HAPPINESS IN THE FUTURE AND FOREVER. GOD BLESS.
Beverley Turner-Holmes
October 23, 2010
To my brother and Pastor, Rev. Linwood James. I am saddened to hear of your father's passing. God blessed you and your family with many, many years to share with him. I am praying much for you and your family that God will sustain and keep you in these times of grief and sorrow. Remember time will heal all wounds and the broken hearted.
October 22, 2010
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy during your loss. Bro. Herbert left your family with a wonderful legacy. We love you and will be praying for the family.
Mark and Pam Mahan
October 22, 2010
To the Family,
My heart was sadden when I heard Uncle Camp had passed away. GOD blessed Uncle Herbert with longevity.To have lived to be 94 was definitely a gift from GOD. I will miss Uncle Herbert, however, he has gone home to be with the LORD.To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. May the Love of GOD comfort the family.
His Niece
Gladys Taylor Powell
Hopewell, VA
October 22, 2010
To all things there is a season. God bless you with peace and warmth in this the winter season of your loved one's life. My family and I are praying with you.
God bless you,
Marie Rodgers Robinson ,children and granddaughter
DENA JONES-THWEATT
October 22, 2010
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH ALL OF THE FAMILY ....
Karen Massenburg
October 22, 2010
To the family of Mr. Herbert James Sr.
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. He had a life well lived. You will all cherish good memories forever.
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