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Derrick James Obituary
March 6, 1951-February 12, 2016
Galivants Ferry
Mr. Derrick "Button" James Sr., age 64, husband of the late Debi D. James, passed away February 12, 2016 following an automobile accident. Mr. James was born March 6, 1951 a son of the late Jack Byrd and Helen Leitha Roberts James. Mr. James was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. He loved hunting, fishing and was an active supporter of Relay for Life. Surviving Mr. James are two sons, Derrick James Jr. (Michelle) and Nicholas James (Renee) all of Galivants Ferry, one brother, George "Tump" Dennis James, of Galivants Ferry, two sisters, Jackie Hardwick (Edward) of Aynor, Dixie Ray (Ricky) of Galivants Ferry, four grandchildren, Nora Lynn James, Emma Kate James, Skylar Alexis Stewart, Payson River James, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday February 15, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home of Aynor. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday February 16, 2016 at Pisgah United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jane Pearce officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials can be made in Mr. James's memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Sign an online guestbook at www.johnsonfuneralhomeofaynor.com. Mr. James and his family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home of 290 9th Ave. Aynor.(843)358-5800
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Memories and Condolences
for Derrick James
February 23, 2016
I am so sorry. Doug Gasque
CHARLOTTE FLOYD
February 19, 2016
My deepest sympathy in this time of grief and sorrow. May Heavenly Father give you peace and comfort in this time of grief.
February 19, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. It was a tragic accident. God bless you all and give you peace.
Steve&Cheri Baxley
February 15, 2016
Deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers.
February 15, 2016
Nick, Renee and Children
Thinking of you all. Much love and prayers.
Craig, Devian and Anna Johnson
homer johnson
February 15, 2016
please accept my condolences in the passing of Mr. James
February 15, 2016
Sorry for your loss,My prayers are with all of the James family.May God give all of you comfort during this time.Mattie Lewis Cooper.
February 15, 2016
Sorry to hear about Button. My thoughts and prayers are with the James family.
Betty Benton
February 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the James family .
Wilbur & Leda Huggins
February 15, 2016
We are so very sorry. We are keeping the James family in our prayers.
Katie Prosser Harrelson
February 14, 2016
To the James family, my sincerest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. Button and I went to school and graduated together. I have so many memories of him and Debi. Now they are once again together.
February 14, 2016
RIP Button
Karen Burch
February 14, 2016
Derrick so so sorry to hear this please be strong you have been through so much Praying for you and your family
U. A. Johnaon
February 14, 2016
To all of the James Family: I was saddened to hear the news about Button. My sincere condolence to all of you. He was a good friend and person and I enjoyed viisiting with him. Let me know iif I can ever be of any help to any of you. Rest in peace my friend.Sincerely your friend, U. A. Johnson
The Rogers Family( Leroy Rogers)
February 14, 2016
To the James Family . You are all in our hearts and prayers. Button is hunting with his hunting buddies in the sky who have gone on before him.R.I.P BUTTON JAMES
February 13, 2016
WE LOVE U DERRICK.
stevie roberts
February 13, 2016
he was very much loved by stevie & carol roberts! we love an will miss u so much.
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