Las Vegas, Nevada
James Speed passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada. The obituary was featured in Las Vegas Review-Journal on September 19, 2011.
I met Sylvia Speed today and heard the story of her husband, James Speed. I wish I had known how this rising star basketball player survived a devastating medical condition, but Sylvia was gracious in describing what he went through and how he survived and lived and worked. Thank you, Sylvia.
Iris Hattersley
May 08, 2025 | Friend
I was a senior at CE Byrd High School in 1968. I went to see James play and was very impressed. I went on to play basketball at LA Tech and was disappointed to learn he was headed West instead of playing locally. I knew he was a tremendous talent and was saddened to learn that he became blind. But true champions overcome adversity. He proved he was a true champion - rest in peace! Steve Robertson
Steve Robertson
November 03, 2024 | Other
R. I. P.
G.G.
September 05, 2012
Rest In Peace!!
G. Dickens-George
July 25, 2012 | Shreveport, LA
glenda
March 03, 2012
I was very saddened to hear that we lost James. It seems like yesterday that we talked, laughed and enjoyed each other as we reminisced about friends and family in Shreveport and Bossier. James was a true inspiration and friend to the Myles family. We will miss him dearly. My prayers are with his family. God bless you.
Gary Myles
October 03, 2011 | Elm Mott, TX
Today October 1st we said our final goodbyes to our gentle giant “james robert speed.” it was a warm and touching service.lots of cross-town friends&family,bossier city friends,valencia school mates, and friends from afar sharing fond memories of life with james. “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. family jesus is your comforter, he has built a fence around you.
glenda dickens-george
October 02, 2011 | Shreveport, LA
God Bless you and your family, my dear friend. I will keep you in my prayers.
MaryAnn Fratianno
September 23, 2011 | Las Vegas, NV
Our condolences are with you guys! R.I.P. James Speed (Uncle J.R.)
Kevin & Renee' Roberson
September 22, 2011 | Las Vegas