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Obituary For Deacon Oliver "Frog" James
Deacon Oliver Lee βFrogβ James, 82, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. EST, Friday, April 24, 2026 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Pastor Frederick Small, officiating. Interment to follow in the cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Mr. Oliver James was born on October 1, 1943, in Fort Mitchell, Alabama to the late Farris James and Carrie Mae Hudson. He transitioned to his heavenly home on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by two siblings: Inell Franklin and Robert Lee James, both of Fort Mitchell, Alabama, and a loving grandson, Desmond James of Phenix City, Alabama.
Oliver accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Mitchell, Alabama where he served faithfully as an usher and deacon until his health started to decline. He was employed for 25 plus years at Shaw Main Post of Fort Benning, Georgia.
Oliver memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Betty Ann James of Fort Mitchell, AL; one brother, Jesse Trotman of Phenix City, AL; three children; Derrick (Lucy) Lamar James of Phenix City, AL, Rodney (Letitia) Keith James of Phenix City, AL, and Darrell (Angela) Terrell James of Phenix City, AL; six grandchildren; Stephanie Thomas of Kennesaw, GA, Shanteria Hood of Phenix City, AL, Octavia Jones of Phenix City, AL, Derrick James of Huntsville, AL, Zykeria James of Columbus, GA; Marquias Walker of Marianna, FL; great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, host of cousins and friends.
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Matthew T Mack Jr sent Beautiful Dreams for Deacon Oliver "Frog" James - April 21, 2026
Rest in Paradise Deacon James! You will truly be missed!
Deepest condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you.
My Condolences to The James Family. I am deeply sorry for your lost of your Father. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sending you all Strength and Love.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.
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Mrs. Betty, Lamar, Rot, Rell, and all of those who were touched by the sweet and loving presence of Uncle Frog grieve easy. Rest on soldier!!!!
Our deepest Sympathy ππΎπ.
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Oliver, Most High called you home after a life time of serving him and your Family!!! Job well done, Servant...
Condolences to Betty, Lamar, Rodney & Terrell. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...Love You Guys!!!
To Betty, Lamar, Rodney, Terrell & the entire James family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Respectfully,
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My love and condolences to my family! I am going to miss my cousin! Always happy to see us come and visit him and cousin Betty! You will be missed and take your rest cousin! I love you always cousin! Love Olivia and Duke
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