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Joseph "Joey" James IV was born October 29th, 1981 to the union of Joseph James III and Linda James in Nashville, Tennessee. On June 22, 2025, The Lord called home Joseph "Joey" James IV. Joey was a beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew, and Friend.
Joseph accepted Jesus Christ while attending Millersville Assembly of God.
Joey was a very kind hearted person. He was the oldest of two sons, born to the union of Joseph "Chip" James III and Linda Kay James. Joey was a great son who always respected his parents, stayed connected with his younger brother Timothy, his future sister-in-law Anjelica James, Family, and Friends. Joey always had a child-like spirit which allowed him to be loved by and connected to his nieces, Ava and Naomi James, with his playful antics.
God blessed Joseph with so many talents. His grandmother Lydia James, an art teacher, taught him about the arts by taking her grandchildren to art museums. He was also a self taught mechanic like his late grandfather Willie Milton Robinson.
While attending Hillwood High School, Joey's IT career was first nurtured while studying computer science. Joey would also graduate with an associates of arts from the International Academy of Design and Technology.
Prior to Joey's passing, all of his artistic passions came into fruition as he was employed at Dell Computers and later as a Website Developer. Joey remained diligent to his craft by continuing his educational effects to always ensure he was moving his career path forward. Joey also loved flying drones to capture nature's beauty and even had plans to start a professional career showcasing this beauty through his eyes.
Joey loved the outdoors and would not shy away from planning camping trips with his friends where they would sometimes go white water rafting and kayaking.
Joseph was preceded by his Father's parents, Joseph James Jr. and Lydia James, his Mother's parents, Willie Milton Robinson and Elvira Wilson Robinson.
Those left blessed to cherish and celebrate Joey's memories are his parents, Joseph and Linda James III, brother, Timothy (Anjelica) James, nieces, Ava and Naomi James, a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph, please visit our floral store.
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Nichole Harrison
July 12, 2025
My amazing sweet Joey....You came into my life unexpectedly. Reconnecting after not seeing each other since high school. We went on one date and were connected at the hip ever since. He came in like the brightest burst of sunshine. Lively, Caring, compassionate, empathetic, wise, always knowing what to do or say, confident, honest, and so loving. Over a general conversation about life and death one day-he had told me stories about how he wanted to be perceived. How much he knew he is loved and how much he would be missed. He knew himself, had faith in the Lord, and lived off of positivity and humor. He said he wanted to be remembered for being genuine and kind. Someone had once told him to never change when he was younger and he took that to heart. He was a true gentleman, a man of actions. He always told me he wanted me to see things through his actions and not his words alone. He was a man with honor and gratitude for life.
- Space was a favorite of his. He was very inquisitive about why and how it´s even possible to be on this Earth. Proclaiming how many people are actually not born compared to those of us who have been chosen for this life.
- Joey wasn´t someone that took life lightly. He appreciated every breath. He appreciated and loved his loved ones and his friends so much. Joey is the best man I have ever met. We never took our time together for granted. There wasn´t a thing I have tried combing my brain over that he couldn´t do. He would always find the solution. We always had each others backs and were planning till death do us part. We were each others soul mate. He said, "Ying & Yang, baby"! And we truly were.
- Animals and children gravitated to him. He loved, and he loved genuinely, every aspect of life. I´ve never met someone with a more grateful spirit. He´s my best friend, my entire world wrapped around him. I am so blessed to be loved by Joey for almost two years. He gave me the best two years of my life and we had planned on having the best next 40 yrs. I am blessed and forever grateful for the beautiful relationship that we experienced. He brought life into me and brought me into his family, which was not something he took lightly either. He knew in his heart they would love me bc I was only the third girl he ever brought home. He said my only down fall/ not down fall was I´m too kind and I get hurt easily from that. I felt welcomed, embraced, and genuine love- and still do more than ever. Everything was special about him from his Indian heritage, those eyes, the tone of his skin, but especially that personality and smile! I miss him beyond measure. He is why I am the woman I am today. He told me a couple times over two years that maybe his purpose on this Earth was to help heal me. He did. He broke every wall and loved me through all the great times and even more through the rough patches. We genuinely loved each other for nothing more than just each other. I will honor him the best I can for the rest of my life by staying positive, looking to faith, and loving everything I´m blessed with. Remembering our time we had and never taking those memories for granted. Love each other a little harder & pray for each other. We never know when our entire life can change.
- Joey I miss you tremendously, I love you indefinitely, and I will always do my best to keep you proud of me. Our animals miss you too so much. Everybody is so deeply hurt from your loss. I hope you´re enjoying that extended camping trip in heaven! I bet you´re kayaking down a river of your favorite chocolate and waffle cone ice cream! Not having to worry about a pound!
Thank you Mama too & Mr James for raising such a loving and caring spirited man. Also, the village of strong influences who helped these wonderful blessings grown up so kind- be proud! Both sons are amazing humans. You all as a family are classy, smart, loving, kind, loyal, genuine, beautiful inside and out, faithful, wonderful humans. As well as all of your extended family. I´ve never felt more loved than I did yesterday. Thank you all so much
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