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Michael A. James

Passed 11/14/2023

Obituary For Michael A. James

Michael A. James,61, of New Bern passed Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Viewing 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday at Oscar's Mortuary.

His service is 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Abundant Life International Cathedral 1518 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville. The interment will follow at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughters, Courtney Moore, New Bern, Khadijah Jones, Jacksonville and Desiree Jefferson, Charlotte, NC; sister, Carla Davis, New Bern; brothers, Darryl Barnes (Wanda) and Carlton James of New Bern.


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Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

Your cousins Eugene and Rose love you and miss you

Our heartfelt Sympathy and Condolences are with you in the lost of Your Love one Mike. πŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠOur family will continue to keep the James / Bonds family in our Prayers. πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎ Woods Family

To the Family of Mr. Mike my deepest condolences to you ❀️

Mike you were a good friend to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. I will miss you but your spirit still lives on in the hearts and minds of the people you have touched throughout your life. -Tonya

My sincere condolences to the family. Mike was my classmate, coworker and friend. Heaven has gained a Angle. Take your rest. Mike is going to be alright. Laura Hickman class of 1980

My Sincere condolences to the family. Mike was my classmate, coworker and friend. He will truly be missed. Heaven has gained a Angle. Take your rest, Mike is going to be alright.

To the James and Barnes Family Though we have to say good-bye, we're comforted to know that love has never left us and will never let us go. And even though we cannot know exactly where or when, we say good-bye knowing we will surely meet again. With Sympathy and Caring Thoughts from Tiffany King and Sharon C. Holloway Bryant Family

My condolences to the Michael James family. I will keep you all in my prayers, praying that you all find strength during this difficult time. Keither Gooding Jr and family.

Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Mike James. Praying for your strength today and in the days to come. Mike was a beautiful person and will surely be missed.

I am in shock and sadness at the passing of Mike. I will always cherish the talks that we have had about the goodness of the Lord. To the family, I pray that you know that Mike is with his Lord and Savior..R.I.P Big Mike!

Our deepest condolences to your family at this time of loss. Mr. Mike was a great role model for our son and helped him in so many ways. Brother Mike was a strong testimony for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed. Sincerely, the Lewis family.

We the members of Citadel of Hope Ministry, Castle Hayne, NC express our sincere condolences to the Barnes/James Family in the transition of your loved one. Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts during this time. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

To the James & Barnes Family, In Sympathy for the loss of Mike. Those we hold most dear in our lives remain in our hearts forever. During this time, may you find peace and comfort in all the beautiful memories he left with us. You will be fondly remembered dear classmate, dear friend, dear brother. Class of 80 Pamela White Holloway

mike james RIP my dear friend...cheryl wynn

I'm still in shock, mike, I've known you for a many of years, you were always the same and you always treated me like a sister, take your rest my friend, to cartwright, carla and darryl, you all have my deepest heartfelt sympathy

May we pray the peace of God hover over this most trying time, releasing,flowing and seeping continous peace within hearts in need of comfort.Deepest condolences. Rita Brooks, Georgia.

Words can't express the saddens right now .I pray that God be with this family during this time of loss. Mr James was an excellent person who impacted the lives of many people. He was a mentor to my son and so many more .He will be forever missed. Valerie Henderson Rainey.

Sending my heart felt condolences and prayers for the family! Helen J Gibbs

Michael James, a Christian man a man that cared for people. Mr. Michael worked with our son faithfully. We are so sorry to hear of the loss. May God Bless you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Mr. Michael will be missed. Tim and Janice Eckloff

We are shocked and saddened about the passing of Mike. We used to see him everyday at Union Point. You are gone, but never ever forgotten. Rest in Heavenly Peace. Mike and Joan Fisher Sidberry

My condolences to the family of Michael James who was a true friend. I will keep you all in my prayers praying that you all find strength during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ Mrs. Rosa Greene Taylor

My condolences to the family of Michael James who was a true friend. I will keep you all in my prayers praying that you all find strength during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Khadijah...praying the Gods abiding peace will comfort you and your family.Rest-N-Paradise Mike..Veronica Jones Murrell & Family

To the James family, I am so sorry for your loss, I will kept you all in my prayers. May God keep you and comfort all of you during this time of loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. We hope you find strength during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cynthia Collins and family

My family and I are praying for the family of my dear friend. We know he is with out pain and discomfort and is now at peace. My birthday has now a New meaning, Love Ya!! Man your Michael "Too Tall "Taylor

Rest in peace Mike James. May you find the peace we so recently spoke of in one of our almost daily conversations. I pray for peace and understanding for your family. Love you all Donald McRavin.

Barnes & James Family: I understand that words cannot take away your grief. However, as you grieve the loss of your brother, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. What I will remember are his jokes and a lot of laughing, Mike enjoyed people and they enjoyed him.

A life lived with greatness should be remembered with memories of happiness.

Jeff Simmons & Family

Thank you all for your love, support and prayers.... The Familyβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ½

The Barnes & James Family: As you mourn the loss of your beloved brother, please accept my deepest sympathy and well wishes. I hope beautiful memories soften your grief and support you receive from family & friends give you hope through this journey of mourning and healing. Wishing you peace and thinking of you.

To the family of Michael James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this season.

"New Bern High School "will forever remember Michael James as not just a classmate but as a shining example of goodness, friendship, and genuine respect for others. Your classmate, neighbor and friend ... Pamala Sidberry Turner

Praying for the family of Micheal James. May God continue to bless you during these times and as the days to come. Micheal and I worked together back in the days and later her mentored one of my students in the school system. Always was a pleasure to have conversations with him. Sending love and condolences to all. Rest in Peace Michael! Claudia Haddock and Family

Thinking of you. Praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time. Michael was an extraordinary person! Rest In Peace, Michael! Your classmate, Delores Bryant Hatley

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Barnes/James Family on the loss of your brother, father, and grandfather. Please know that my family will keep y'all in our prayers and thoughts during this time. Know that Michael was also loved, respected and cherished by all that knew him. Love you my dear friend, Ricardo Lee and Family

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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