Kevin Lee James

Kevin Lee James obituary, Pearson, GA

Kevin Lee James

Kevin James Obituary

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Kevin Lee James, died tragically in an automobile accident while on spring break in Venice, Fl. March 22, 2023. Kevin was born in Atlanta on June 9, 1968 to Boyd and Peggy James. He resided in Axson, Ga. for most of his childhood. He graduated from Atkinson County High School in 1986. He then pursued his bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Georgia. He remained at UGA to complete his doctorate in Mathematics. He then moved to Penn State University to complete his postdoctoral work. This is where he met his wife Letitia Vogt and they married June 6, 1999. After his postdoctoral work he became a professor at Clemson University in 2000. He was an asset to Clemson University and became the Founding Director of the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences within the College of Science. Kevin was a Godly man that never met a stranger. He made relationships with friends and family a top priority. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Boyd James.
Survived by:
Wife: Letitia James of Seneca, S.C.
Mother: Peggy James of Douglas, G.A.
Daughter: Alexa James Morton and husband Kyle of Greenville, S.C.
Son: Robert James of Seneca, S.C.
Brother: Ken James and wife Michane of Valdosta, G.A.
Several other relatives also survive.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time. His wife Letitia was also in the accident and is fighting for her life in Sarasota.
Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. is in charge of the arrangements.

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164 S. Main St., Pearson, GA 31642

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Scott Contini

May 23, 2023

My sincere condolences to his family. I went to graduate school with Kevin at U of Georgia in the 1990s, and shared accommodation with him one year. Kevin was one of the most amazing people I have met in my life, coming from a small town in Southern Georgia and working very hard to be successful in a very competitive mathematics field. He was also a person that others enjoyed socializing with, and was well respected among everyone who knew him. I pray for his family during this difficult time.

Liz Jurisich

May 14, 2023

Kevin James was a great colleague and supportive friend to those of us in the mathematics community. He will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family.

Carrie Benoit

April 26, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May you feel His comfort that He can only give.

Mae

April 22, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rena

April 22, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James Carter

April 9, 2023

Kevin was a colleague of mine that I got to know over the years at conferences. I always enjoyed talking with him. I once commented to another colleague that if I had a son I would want him to be just like Kevin James. I was very sorry to hear about his passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

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