WYNNE-JAMES-Obituary

WYNNE JAMES III

Washington, District of Columbia

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DIED
January 14, 2020
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
CHARITY
American Lung Association

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Wynne James III Died January 14, 2020, at age 91 in Washington, DC. He was an international affairs analyst, energy official and genealogist, the author of a number of books and various articles, including a letter to the editor revealing in the New York Times that FDR and Winston...

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I admired Wynne's high energy for his bike. Wish I have half his vigor when I reach 80. May he have lanes to roam without being worried about social distancing. Elizabeth, had planned on going to memorial but had already decided to be protective of Austin and keep away from any gathering.

He was gracious and witty,
Critical and kind,
A gentleman who crossed his legs with style,
And said my knees had character.
Knowing Wynne brightened my life!

When we formed the Glen Echo Heights Guys Night Out men's group, Wynne frequently attended our quarterly gatherings and lended creditability to the group. I remember Wynne telling me one time that he liked to write (impressed that he was an author!). I recall him telling me that everyone has a story inside them and you just have to keep asking questions until you find it out! I'll miss Wynne and I know the rest of the guys in the neighborhood will too. I imagine he's already working on...

We will remember Wynne and his summer-evening walks around the neighborhood, where he'd stop and talk with great animation about myriad topics, including his association with James Michener. He was a character and a dear man. Blessings to Elizabeth / may you cherish many wonderful memories of Wynne.