Douglas James Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Douglas James

Mr. Douglas James, 66, of Bell, CA passed Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Belle, CA

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, September 30, 2023 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home. Interment to follow in St. John A.M.E. Church Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10-11 a.m. EST.

Mr. Douglas James was born September 12, 1957. He was the last of nine chidren born to the late Gus and Earline Bynam James. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He attended Mt. Olive High School, as well as Spencer High of Columbus, GA. He was a star athlete in football. He developed a passion for boxing and later made a profession in Los Angeles, CA.

Mr. James was preceded in death other than by his parents, his daughter, Denitra James.

Douglas leaves to cherish his memories three sons, Rashard (Lisa) James of Detroit, MI, AntQuon James and Donte James both of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers, Gus (Vivian) James of Atlanta, GA and Donald (Kay) James of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Veneda James Laron of Sacramento, CA; three sisters in law, Hattie James of Auburn, AL, Lorraine James of Los Angeles, CA and Vivian James of Atlanta, GA; ten grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, special cousins, Linda Lil Rodney, Nana, other relatives and friends.

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I am just finding out that you made your transition home. I regret that our paths didn't cross again over all these years but I can never forget that face and smile. You were always the more serious brother of the 2 back in elementary school even though you wore a smile a lot. Rest well my friend. Mae Ola Miller

Our Condolences to his family Sorry for y'all loss. Lorinzo and Rhonda Crawford

To The Jame Family I light a candle or memory to cousin Douglas Prayers Sympathy and comfort to Family's Love Garry Thomas)Simmons and Family's

Our Condolences too his family so Sorry for yall loss .. We was classmates at MT.OLIVE School Valerie Brooks

I'm sorry forgot to put a name on my post,Loretta Vann and family

I'm so saddened about my cousin and classmate may the family rely on the sweet memories you have of Douglas and he'll forever be in our hearts

My baby brother, My best friend.An angel reached down and wrapped his wings around you, Then lifted you above . We cry because you're gone. But in ours hearts you will live on.Our life without you will never be the same. To all of us you meant so much. We will not say goodby for this is not the end. Rest in peace until we meet again. Guss and Vivian James

Our Prayer are with the Family we Pray encouragement of Strength and Comfort for the Family. Psalm 46:1 God is your Refuge and God is your Strength a very present help. Minister Bill & Graden Lee

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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