James moved from Dixie to Atlanta, Georgia where he resided for over 45 years. He loved remodeling houses, telling jokes and making people laugh.
James leaves to cherish his memory his son, Corey Roberts (Atlanta, GA), step-daughter, Brittany Roberts (Atlanta, GA). His siblings, Ella Driggers (Vero Beach, FL) Bessie Mitchell (Boston, GA), Annie Vernell Gonzalez (Valdosta, GA), Bethena (Isaac) Smith (Atlanta, GA), Eddie Louis Mitchell (Quitman, GA), Dorothy Jean Jackson (Boston, GA), Elijah (Elaine) Jackson (Jacksonville, FL), Alfonso Jackson (Vero Beach, FL) Frank (Wanda) Jackson (Atlanta, GA). His favorite niece, Lawanda Nicole Jackson (Boston, GA). His favorite cousin, John (Peewee) Ham (Atlanta, GA). A special friend, Carolyn Roberts (Atlanta, GA). James also leaves three beautiful grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1PM at the Boston Cemetery. Visit this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration.
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