R. Leo James

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Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium - Sylva

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August 3, 2025

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Visitation

11:00 a.m.

Sylva First Baptist Church

669 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779

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Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sylva First Baptist Church

669 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779

Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium - Sylva

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August 3, 2025

R. James Obituary

R. Leo James, 86, of Whittier, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.Born November 11, 1938, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Rollie and Sarah James, Leo’s childhood was marked by hardship and... Read R. James's Obituary