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Jesse James Obituary
January 7, 1930 - October 2, 2022
Jesse Henry James, 92, of Winston-Salem, died October 2, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1930, to the late Mary Tesh James and Elmer Kenneth James.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Maina B. James; daughter, Vicky Jones; grandchildren, Nicholas Jones and Patrick "P.J." Jones. He is survived by his best friend, Dorothy Bedsaul; daughter, Lorrie Holder (John); grandsons, Jacob Holder and Christopher Jones; stepgrandsons, Chris Smith and Scott Smith; and stepgranddaughter, Amber Smith.
A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Meals on Wheels, Davidson County, 913 Greensboro St., Lexington, NC 27292 or to Davidson County Animal Shelter, 490 Glendale Rd., Lexington, NC 27292. Condolences may be made online at www.salemfh.com.
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Keith Johnson
September 28, 2024
Jesse was a good man, and will surely be missed. Always quick to lend a hand to friends and family. Godspeed Jesse.
Keith Johnson
June 28, 2023
Christopher, I am very saddened by the loss of your grandfather. He was a very good man and will be missed. Godspeed Jesse
Jenny Blakley
October 4, 2022
Lorrie and Family, so very sorry to read of your Father's passing. I talked with him a few weeks ago. He told me how much help you were to him and Dot. Remembering you and your family with love and prayers.
Jenny
Jenny Blakley
October 4, 2022
Lorries and Family, so very sorry about your Father's death. I did talk with him a few weeks back. He told me how much you were so helpful to him and Dot also. Remembering you and family with prayers at this time.
Love, Jenny
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