James Harold Lam Jr.

It is with a broken heart that the family of James Harold Lam, Jr., 75, of Shenandoah, Va left this life on Monday, November 24, 2025 to begin his eternal life in the arms of Jesus. James was born July 27, 1950 in Luray, Va to the late James Harold and Peggy Lam.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Lee Lam.
James graduated from Page County High School in 1968. He was active in sports, especially baseball. He graduated from James Madison University in 1985. James Volunteered for service in the United States Army in 1969. He served as a combat medic in the Vietnam War. James held several jobs during his life but the one he was most thankful for was being a single parent; he was able to raise two beautiful little boys, Chris and Jason.
James was a member of the Elkton Pentecostal Church where he served the Lord with gladness. He loved Jesus and was so grateful for his new life in Christ. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
On April 10, 1992, he married Carolyn Sue Kite and the two became one.
Along with his wife, James is survived by his son, Christopher Lam of Winchester; daughters, Billie Jo Ecroyd (Barry) and Rachel Dean (Matthew) of Elkton; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Terry Letourneau of Luray.
A Funeral Service will be conducted 3 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Elkton Pentecostal Church with Pastor Eddie Byers officiating. Burial to follow at Elk Run Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the church prior to the service.
In memory of James, if you have elderly parents or grandparents, go and spend some quality time with them. Ask them to tell you about their childhood, how things have changed, things they did, places they went, etc. Make the visit all about them.