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Obituary For Terry Lynn James

Terry Lynn James, 58, of Jeffersonville, Indiana died Saturday at Jewish Hospital.

Visitation 9-10 Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 1501 Thomas V. Bryant Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Funeral to follow at 10. Burial Eastern Cemetery, Jeffersonville, In.

Terry Lynn James was born to Jesse I. James and Willa J. Anderson James on Saturday, April 21, 1962 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. W.T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Terry was educated in the Clark County School system, and graduated from Jeffersonville High School. He followed his dream and became a long distance truck driver for over 13+ years, until he began to have health issues. He would frequently tell of his travels.

Terry’s Christian journey started as a young man, and he later united with Indiana Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as an usher on the Usher Board. He had such a warm and inviting smile when greeting members and guests entering the sanctuary.

Always putting others before himself, he truly loved his family and adored his mother and little brother. “Big Swan”, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, had a big heart and a natural caregiving ability.

He was the GQ of Jeffersonville. Whenever you would see him, he would be dressed to perfection. Whether he was in a suit, casually kickin-it with the boys, attending an event, or going to his dialysis treatments, you could be sure that his hat, clothes, and shoes matched.

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Terry Lynn James at the age of 58, departed this life at Jewish Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Jesse James, grandparents the Andersons, and great grandparents the James’, son, Josh, uncle, Sam Anderson, Jr., two aunts, Helen Lindsey, and Ruth Bess.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Willa James, brother Jesse L. James, uncle, Homer (Dorothy) Anderson, aunt, Jane Anderson, great aunt, Sissy Morehead, great uncle Paul Bridgewater, daughter Felicia, 5 granddaughters, and a special friend Dorothy Hickerson, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Guest Book

To Family and friends of Terry Lynn, May God bless you and keep you at this very difficult time. I heard from everyone that loved him that he was a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you all. Sincerely, Marisa Moss, Louisville

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My deepest condolences to the James family.Praying for the family that the good Lord will see you thru your hour of need.

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Big Swan was always put together. He was very friendly and cordial. I can still see him, Al Dog, and Frank B! Most importantly, I was glad when I heard he re-dedicated his life to Christ and serving in the ministry . . . this step of faith encouraged others who had stray from GOD. Therefore, know, to die in the Lord is to be risen with Him, even set in the heavenly place. For all of GOD's PROMISES are yea and Amen. To GOD be the glory forever!!!

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God Bless you'll

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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