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Obituary For Mr. Charles Ambrous James

Mr. Charles A. James passed.Celebration of life will be October 02,2015 at 1:00PM Peace Lutheran church. Internment will follow Kennedy Memorial Garden, Viewing will be at the Funeral Home Thursday evening from 4:00-8:00PM. Mr. Charles A. James was born in Eatonton, Putnam Country, Georgia on September 7, 1943. Charles was the sixth child of Mr. CHarlie and Mrs. Florence Paschal James. Charles was preceded in death by both parents, by his oldest brother, Mr. Alvester James, and by his youngest sister, Mrs. Florence Marie James shields. Charles attended Flat Rock Elementary School and graduated in 1962 from Butler- Baker High School in Eatonton, Georgia. Shortly after high School graduation, Charles enlisted into the United States Army from witch he was honorably discharged in 1965. Charles became gainfully employed by the Ford Motor Company Where he worked diligently until retirement in 2006. He was very active in the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the A. Philip Randolph Institute. Charles Join Peace Lutheran Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Victor J.Belton He faithfully attend services and loved participating in church activities. Charles is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edna J. Hagan (Larry) of Columbus, Georgia and Dr. Trellie J. Jeffery of Decatur, Georgia brothers, Mr. Thedwron James (Marie) of Byron, Georgia and Mr. Larry Paschal (Betty) of Eatonton, Georgia; aunt, Mrs. Clyde Paschal of Milledgeville, Georgia; ten nieces six nephew,and a host of cousins and friends.

Guest Book

Clint and the entire Chicago Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute send our sincere sympathy to the James family. Charles will always be remembered in our hearts. May God comfort you in these difficult days.

- Clint Brown

“May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) May the hope of a resurrection right here on earth bring you comfort. (Acts 24:15, Psalm 37:11, 29)

- P. Henderson

Please accept my deepest condolences in your time of sorrow. May the words at Rev. 21:3,4 bring the family comfort and hope for the future. Sincerely Your Neighbor,

- M.Minor

Charlie will be greatly missed. We are challenged to pick up his banner for justice and continue to be his example of commitment and dedication.

- Verlene and James Davis

Dear The James Family: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Charles. At John 11:11 Jesus said Lazarus was sleeping in death. So those who have died are asleep in the grave. John 5:28-29 gives us hope of being reunited with our loved ones following a resurrection on a paradise earth. For more comfort, see www.jw.org. With Sympathy, J. T. Jones

- J. T. Jones

Uncle Charles was a Pillar in the James Family. He will be missed

- Kenneth James and Family

The family of Brother Charles James has my sincere condolences. I pray that the God of peace will comfort you during these difficult days. The contribution the Charles made to the A. Philip Randolph Institute will alway be remembered and cherished.

- Kermit Moore

The family of Brother Charles James has my sincere condolences. I pray that the God of peace will comfort you during these difficult days. The contribution the Charles made to the A. Philip Randolph Institute will alway be remembered and cherished.

- Kermit Moore

Charles was a wonderful man, that was dedicated to his Mission assisting with the Union for Ford Motor Company, and has been a wonderful and supportive friend to me for over 20 years. He will be missed and admired for years to come. My prayers go out to the James Family. May Charles R.I.P. Gwen Gilchrist

- Gwen Gilchrist

A great loss to all especially being a Union leader

- Iris Rucker

Searcy, So sorry for your loss - keeping you and your family in my prayers. Cindy

- Cindy McWhirter

May God bless the James family, my deepest condolences in your time of sorrow Your Brother from Merto Atlanta APRI Paul Morris

- Paul Morris

On behalf of the Board, Members, Affiliates and Staff of the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI), we extend our deepest sympathies and offer our heartfelt prayers over the loss of our Brother Charles James. We know that his Life was filled with the love of family, friends and service in Labor to the Atlanta, Georgia community for more than a decade. He will be sorely missed. We salute a life well-lived, and offer our sincere condolences to the family. Clayola Brown, President

- Clayola Brown

I would like to offer my condolences to the James family and also may God be a refuge and strength in your time of distress.(Psalms 46:1)

- P. Watts

May God bless and keep you at this time of great lost. I will keep you lifted up in prayer. You have my deepest sympathy.

- Chester A Dunham

I was truly sadden to hear of the passing of Charles James. He was an important part of the James Family. But he was also a big part of the A. Philip Randolph Family. We all loved him and will miss him as well. He will be leaving his legacy within our APRI family. We pray for your strength in the Lord during your time of sorrow.

- Wayne G. Bostick

Please accept our deepest condolences from Athens Chapter APRI. Rest In Peace, Brother Charles...We will miss you. Bertha Moore- Athens Area Chapter APRI

- Bertha Moore

Charles James a true champion of labor you will be missed Your A. Philip Randolph Institute Miami-Dade family

- Lovette McGill

Our condolences on your dear loss. Soon this great enemy of mankind will be destroyed forever (Isaiah 25:8). Then we will be able to enjoy life again with our loved ones when our Loving God, Jehovah, brings them back to life (Isaiah 26:19)! May such wonderful promises, soon to be fulfilled, bring you much comfort in the days to come.

- Thomas Family

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen and fortify you and your family for the days ahead. " I have been sleepless from grief. Strengthen me according to your word."- Psalm 119:28; jw.org

- Jimmy

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

- James Tate

May you find comfort in knowing that Jehovah God will soon do away with sickness and death. Scriptures such as Revelation 21:3,4 and Isaiah 25:8 assures us of this promise. We will then have the opportunity to welcome back our dead loved ones from the grave (John 5:28,29) to a paradise earth with perfect health.

- R. Sweatman