Curtis James Obituary
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Curtis was born on April 30, 1938 to the late William Ferrill James and Mildred Phobee Marsh. Preceded in death also by his children Marsha James, Larenda James and brother, David James.
Curtis was with the Jones County Rescue and Fire Chief for station 6 for twenty six years. He was a member of Sardis Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Curtis was a doting and loving granddaddy, but loved his children and all his family.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of fifty three years, Pat Jackson James, children John (Gina) James and their children, Katie Whittington, and Zack James, Ann (Ricky) Hardee and their children, Derek Goad, Jennifer (Micheal) Pitts, and Michael Hardee, Amanda (Bill) Worthington and their children Caleb, and Alana, Mandi (Shaun) Garey and their children, Graci, and Sayler. Great grandchildren, Jayden, Braylon, Kylie, Kade, McKenzie, Ava, and Harmoni. Sister, Cynthia (George) Null, and brother, Marshall (Linda) James.
The family has requested that all that have served with Chief James to sit as honorary pall bearers during the service.
Gray Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of the Curtis James family. Visit graymemorialchapel.com to register online condolences.
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