Joseph James, Jr., son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Annie Blakely James was born on July 8, 1951 in the Rimini Community of Clarendon County. He departed this life on Tuesday morning, November 1, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey after a lengthy illness.
He attended the public school (Manchester) in Sumter County. Being nurtured in a Christian environment, at an early age he joined Antioch A.M.E. Church, Rimini, South Carolina where he was involved in the Sunday School and other youth ministries of the church.
"Junior" as he was affectionately called was a loving person who always greeted you with a smile. He will be missed by those who loved him. During his illness, he was cared for by his devoted sister, Mary Jackine Nance for many years.
Fond memory will be cherished by eight sisters; Mary Jackine Nance, Martha Dove, Malvenia James, Rosa Mae Marshall, Annie Mae James, Fannie Dingle, Lucille James, and Dorothy James; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin's other relatives and friends including a special niece, Minnie Leaf, a devoted cousin, Leroy "Roy" James and a close friend, Martha Parrott.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin James and an infant sister.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday Nov. 4, 2016 from 2pm- 4:30pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. James will be placed in the church on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at 9am for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Service will be held on Sat. Nov. 5 at 10am at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Ave, Sumter with Rev. Napoleon A. Bradford, Officiating
Interment will follow in the Spring Grove Cemetery, Rimini, SC
Family will be receiving friends at 827 East Webb Street, Sumter