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Richard James Obituary

Richard Lee James

Richard Lee James, a resident of Enterprise, Ala., died on Friday, March 24, 2006, at his home in Enterprise. He was 71.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 27 at Faithview Holiness Church with the Revs. Marcus Ramer and John McCrummen officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery. Mr. James will be taken to the church one hour before service time.

The family will receive friends today from 4 until 7 p.m. at Searcy Funeral Home.

Mr. James was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1954 to 1958 at McDill AFB in Tampa, Fla. He then worked with a Fort Rucker maintenance contractor for 37 years and retired in 1997. After retirement, he owned and operated James Fire Extinguishers. His passions in life included his grandchildren, hunting and fishing.

Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur H. and Ethel Taylor James.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Weaver James, Enterprise; a daughter and son-in-law, Geneva James and Jimmy Green, Enterprise; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky Lee and Taffie James, Enterprise, Joddy Len and Joyce James, Enterprise; five grandchildren, David James, Jesse James, Amy James, Jeffrey Green and Jacob Green; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Frances and Mickey Bradshaw, Enterprise, Joyce James Roberts, Enterprise, and several other relatives and numerous friends.

Searcy Funeral Home of Enterprise, (334) 347-2517, is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dothan Eagle from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2006.

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Tony & Debbie DuBose

March 27, 2006

We are shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Richard. He was a good man and friend to all who knew him. To our friends Joddy, Joyce,and Jesse & Ricky and his family - our hearts are heavy for you. The road ahead is long but with trust in God to guide you, the way will get easier. God knows His reasons - we don't always understand - but He comforts faithfully.

We are praying for you all at this difficult time.

Love,

Talmas Gatlin

March 26, 2006

So sorry to hear about Richard. Please know that his family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

God Bless you all,

Talmas Gatlin

605 Doster, Street

Enterprise, Alabama

Stephanie Carter

March 25, 2006

Capt James & family,

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Just know that he is in a much better place now, in which he is watching down on you and your family during your time of sadness. Just hold tight to each other and know that God is there for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please call on me if there is anything I can do. May God Bless You.

With Love,



Stephanie & Zachery Carter

Enterprise Dispatch

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