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Richard Curtis James
1972 - 2020
Richard Curtis James
1972 - 2020
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Richard James Obituary
Richard Curtis James, age 48, passed on August 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Richard (Rich) is survived by his father Ian Phillip James and step mother Barbara James of La Plata, Maryland. As well as his brother Alan James of Charlotte Hall, Maryland and sister Heather Murphy of Prince Frederick, Maryland. He is also survived by his mother Renee Walls, brother named Nicholas Walls and sister in law as well as two nieces and two nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Corrine Taylor James.
Richard was born on January 10, 1972 in Washington, DC to parents Phil and Renee. He graduated from East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania in 1995 with a degree in English and communication. He received numerous awards and trophies in BMX, during high school and in college football. In 2006, he moved to Las Vegas and accepted a position as a college football referee where he worked for more than ten years.
Richard was a great family man and a loving father. He married Jennifer Moeller in 1998 and the couple had one child together, Corrine Taylor James, who passed in infancy.
Richard was a social, active man who was deeply involved in refereeing football for the majority of his life. He also enjoyed shooting and traveling. His family and friends will always remember him as a larger than life person. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family request for donations to the SIDS Foundation in the name of Corrine Taylor James in lieu of flowers.
Welcome me into the peace and tranquility of eternity! Goodbye, my friends and loves!
30 Entries
RICHARD Gordon
February 19, 2024
Ur the man!
Alannah
May 8, 2023
My heart is so saddened to see this news of your passing. I didn´t know what happened to you but now I know and I am so heartbroken. You were a remarkable human being so full of life and love. I was lucky to have a friend like you. I copied this right from a text you send to me a while ago that I will never forget.
"I always say... You can be a thermostat or a thermometer....
YOU get to decide whether to SET the temperature or REFLECT it... Be a thermostat!" (Rich James 2019)
Gone but never forgotten Richie Rich
I will never forget you and the impact you had on my life. I will cherish the memories until we meet again my dear friend.
Love you!
From your favourite Canadian
Alannah
Jennie Zamora
June 1, 2021
I can’t believe you’re gone. We would always have the best conversations, I’m going to miss your straightforward way of telling it like it is and infectious laughter. Until we meet again my friend.
September 15, 2020
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September 12, 2020
Cheryl Zupancic
September 12, 2020
Richard - your humor, your smile, your steadfastness to your values, your aspirations, your ambitions, your love of your family, your daughter, my children, my husband and everything/everyone else privileged to have been touched by your infectious spirit is a lesson in living life to its fullest. Your young 48 years serves as a master class; I am blessed to have experienced it. Thank you for your vibrancy, your huge stature, but bigger heart, your genuineness. My family and my children who knew you as Uncle Lichard (their little mouths couldn't make the "r" sound so young) will cherish and remember every moment with you. It was magic. May you rest in the arms of Jesus and hold your beautiful daughter again. May you be the angel to those of us left to mourn you. May your glowing light never dim. Love you dear brother, Richard! Cheryl,Marty, Lea, & Logan Zupancic
Richard and Corrine
September 1, 2020
Renee Walls
August 29, 2020
I'm in so much pain I can't even describe the loss of my son. I can't sleep or eat. I know heavenly father will watch out for him and I will see one you again on the other side my dear Son I love you and miss you with all my heart and soul, Mom
Danny Moffett and Richard Senior Prom
August 29, 2020
Linda Crosby
August 26, 2020
Renee, Heather, Nicholas and family. May the Lord bless and comfort you as you mourn the loss of Richard. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Laura Boggs
August 25, 2020
Our love did not pass with you, it will live forever in my heart. I love you Richard, thank you for loving me the way you did. until we met again, my love.
Debbie Turrisi Wharton
August 24, 2020
My dear nephew, Richard, I’m so sorry that you had to leave this life so soon. My God cradle your soul. I love you. Aunt Debbie
Nicole Foote-Crews
August 24, 2020
From Walter J Mitchell to Milton Somers to La Plata High School your friendship, larger than life personality was so infectious. Thank you for always being a great friend, classmate and just a class act. I was lucky enough to see you in 8 years ago in Vegas. My friend you will never be forgotten. RIP Richard and please keep us all safe.
Heather & Family, my heart goes out to all of you. May you find peace in the coming days and weeks.
August 24, 2020
Robert Kreider
August 24, 2020
From Milton Summers to the last time I saw you in Vegas....your smile, heart and energy were always infectious.
Gone too soon amigo. The Gods must have had other plans for you, and we all have to accept that.
My heart goes out to your entire family. May you all find peace and understanding.
Rich will be an Angel watching over all of us now.
Kim Grabenstein
August 24, 2020
RIP Richard. You were a great person and I will never forget your smile.
Eric Walsh
August 24, 2020
Great man with a larger than life personality. Rest In Peace sir
Stephanie Marshall
August 24, 2020
Richard made the world a better place. He was always the life of the party and I will cherish all of the wonderful memories of him from high school. RIP Richard- XOXO
Danielle Borza
August 24, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jimmy Dunn
August 24, 2020
Great person!
Sonya Wilburn
August 24, 2020
May you rest in eternal peace reunited forever with your daughter.
Mike Wick
August 24, 2020
Rest In Peace my Friend. The heavens above have welcomed a great man.
Nikilos Walls
August 24, 2020
Rest in paradise my brother. May we meet again one day! Until then please watch over the family. ❤
Brian Kennedy
August 24, 2020
Very sorry for your loss, Rich was a larger than life member of my fraternity, OX. He was one of the reasons why I chose membership. His personality and infectious positive attitude will be missed. Rest in Peace Brother!
Helen Harris
August 24, 2020
Kirk and Helen Harris send their condolences. I am so so sorry for your loss
Brian Payne
August 24, 2020
May the heavens above bring laughter and joy to you my brother peace be with you for all eternity
Monique Ketchum
August 24, 2020
Thoughts and prayers
Richard, Heather and Alan
Heather Murphy
August 24, 2020
Our James trio has now become a duo and we are overwhelmed with sadness. Fly high big brother and kiss Corrine from all of us. You will forever in my heart and I miss you already!
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