Joe James Obituary
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St. Cloud
February 3, 1966 – March 28, 2023
Joe H. James, age 57, of St. Cloud, died unexpectedly in his sleep, at his home, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
A Memorial Gathering Celebrating Joe's life will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.
Joe H. James was born to Sylvester and Thema (Johnson) James Sr. Joe served in the U.S. Army from 1987-1987 and served again from 2007-2009. Joe was married to Jennifer Blenker on July 9, 2017.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Blenker; sons, Joe James Jr., Deangelo James, and Deshaun James; father, Sylvester James Sr., step-children, Shane Blenker, Damond David, Deantae Davis, Aliyah Price, and Britney Price; brother, Henry James; and 6 grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma James; brother, Sylvester James Jr.; and sister, Diane James.
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