James Hamilton Therrell IV

1974 - 2015

James Hamilton Therrell, IV, 40, of Fort Lupton, Colorado passed away July 17, 2015, in Boulder County. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on July, 24, 1974, he was the son of Jimmy and Susan Therrell of Roswell, Georgia. James was a 1997 graduate of Georgia Southern University where he also spent a semester studying abroad in Estonia. In June of 2000 he moved to Denver, Colorado to obtain a law degree from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law. Graduating in 2003 was just the beginning of his successful career. In 2004 he married Jessica Lorraine Hillis of Riverdale, Georgia. James became a licensed attorney in 7 states including The United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and Vice President of Legal Affairs for Wakefield & Assoc. He loved the language of law and it showed in his success in the courtroom. He is survived by his sister, Lorraine Therrell Lancaster (Mike) and nephew, David O'Connor Lancaster of Rome, Georgia. Other survivors include aunts and an uncle in Atlanta, Georgia, a great aunt in Jacksonville, Florida, and cousins in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents Jimmy and Susan Therrell. A service will be held at a later date for family and friends. James was accomplished, intelligent, successful and a dynamic person. Anyone that met him was in awe of his energy and passion. He lived too short a life and saying goodbye has been difficult. May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.