He is preceded in death by his father, Charles H. James; mother, Rosie Mae Grimes; brother, Charles, Jr., and sister, Ella J. Bell.
He is survived by his devoted stepmother and caretaker, Bessie B. James; sisters, Emma Allen, LaVerne Willis, Mable Dickerson, and Renay James; stepsisters, Angela and Donna Jones; stepbrothers, Vernon and Michael Jones. He leaves to cherish his memory a host of relatives and friends.
Jimmy's smile and big heart will be missed by all. Rest in Paradise, Jimmy.
Services will be private.
The family has entrusted final arrangements to Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service - East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA.