James Milton Billups Jr.

It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Milton
Billups, Jr., who departed this life on November 17, 2025, at the age
of 70. James Jr. was born on September 29,1955 in Norfolk, VA to the
late James Milton Billups, Sr. and Eunice Mae Haskins Billups Bryant.

James was preceded in death by both parents, a daughter: Jamie-
Marie Billups, 3 siblings: Mary Elizabeth Taylor (Horace), Debbie

Foreman (Isiah), and Gary Steven Billups (Angela). He is survived by
his siblings: Michelle Billups (Elliott – deceased), Renita Martin
(Gerald), Don Billups (Donna), and Vernice Elizabeth Smith (Ronald)
James was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Not
long thereafter he enlisted in the United States Army and was
stationed in Okinawa Japan; his speciality was
Telecommunications. During his military career, he received two
service awards: Good Conduct Metal, and Expert Rifle. He not only
served his country in Active-Duty, but he also served in the U. S. Army
Reserves.
James was a man who could analyze and strategize, this was evident
in his math skills and his love of the game Chess. James also
enjoyed watching football and his sons and son-in-law play
basketball. He also loved playing Bingo and had many friends at the
Bingo Hall. James was known for his smile and even as he was in
hospital, he always smiled and expressed his love for family. He
loved his grandchildren and they were the centre of his world.
James will be missed. He is survived by his wife Mary Anne Clark
Billups, his children: Terence Anthony Billups, Aaron Antonio Billups
(Jessica NaCole Green Billups), Shanara Dawn Billups Cordell
(Shane Devon Cordell), Shawn Michael Billups, Eric Russell Billups,
and Shannon Colleen Billups (Fiancé: Markevious De'maja Snead);
his grand-children: Shanian, Jaramiah, Kyrea, Shane Jr, Jaelynn,
Baylen, Julian, Xander, Mathias, Micah, Taylor, Josiah, Jaron, Arena,
Mila, and Jasmine. 2 Aunts: Harriett Foreman of Chesapeake VA and
Pauline Robinson (James) of Greenville NC along with a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.