Robert Lamar James

Robert "RL" James, 84 of Harris City, GA died Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence.

RL was born on February 13, 1942, in Meriwether County, GA where he grew up as the son of Ralph and Mary James. He spent many years working as a master welder for Coleman Bass before retiring from a successful career in the hay business. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jo James, his parents, his daughter Angel Stancil, his sisters Catherine Key and Hazel Williams, and his son-in-law Steve Dunn.

He is survived by his daughter Cindy Dunn of Manchester, GA, grandchildren Bethany (Jared) Martin, Jennifer Rogers, Gavin Dunn, Greg Rogers, Skylar Stancil, Laine Stancil, great-grandchildren Logan O'Hara, Landon O'Hara, Olivia Martin, Malia Robinson, Kayden Phillips, Annaleigh Phillips, Vayla Langston, great-great-grandchildren Braelynn O'Hara and Drake O'Hara along with several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Mr. James will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Manchester, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Cox Funeral Home, Manchester, GA in charge of the arrangements. Please sign the online registry and leave condolences for the family on the tribute wall page.