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Obituary For Kenneth B. James
Kenneth B. James, 61, passed on Thursday, August 29, 2024 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday September 4, 2024 at Macedonia Baptist Church located at 342 Oswichee Rd in Seale, AL with Rev. Lawrence Stephens, pastor officiating. Burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Public viewing is 2:00-5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Kenneth B. James, son of the late Mr. Freddie and Mrs. Willie Lee James, was born March 29, 1963 in Muscogee County, Georgia. He was raised in an area of Fort Mitchell, Alabama affectionately called โThe Loopโ.
Kenneth accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Seale, AL. He was a 1980 graduate of Mount Olive High School (Ft. Mitchell, AL), where he was a proud percussionist of the High Stepping MOHS Tigers Marching Band. In 1978, he met his future wife Gladys Walton who he united in holy matrimony on September 30, 1988. Kenneth and Gladys were joyfully married for 35 years and in 1993, his pride and joy, Dr. Shuntavia N. James was born.
In addition to graduating from Mount Olive High School, he secured an Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Diploma from Columbus Technical College. He used this diploma to become the owner/CEO of Kenโs Body Works L.L.C. while simultaneously maintaining his career at with Mead Coated Board for over 26 years of service.
Kenneth was a family man and loved spending time with his family and friends, whether it was watching sporting events, a family gathering or cooking on the grill. Kenneth was known for his booming voice, infectious laugh, and generosity to others.
On Thursday August 29, 2024, he transitioned peacefully at home in Phenix City, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his father Freddie Lee James, mother Willie Lee James, mother-in-law Katie Mae Hampton and daughter Abril Vanece James.
Left to cherish his life and memories are his devoted wife Gladys, loving daughter Shuntavia; three brothers: Willie Horace (Glory) of Tampa, Florida; Gregory James (Cheryl) of Seale, AL; Rory James of Atlanta, GA; two sisters: Elizabeth Parks (Cornelius) of Phenix City, AL; and Kimberly Davis (Marvin) of Atlanta, GA.; a father-in-law, Lee Hampton; two aunts: Mary Jordan and Addie James; a sister-in-law: Alvera Browder (Jesse); a brother-in-law: Hearker Hampton (Connie), a bonus son, Ossie Thebaud and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Timothy Erkins sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Kenneth B. James - September 02, 2024
My The Most High give you comfort in you time of grief Timothy Erkins
Ossie D Thebaud sent Stately Croton for Kenneth B. James - September 02, 2024
From Ossie & Connie Thebaud and family.
Body of Christ Worship Center sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Kenneth B. James - September 01, 2024
Bishop-designate Gerald & Pastor Wendi Wyatt and the entire family of Body of Christ Worship Center send their full support and prayers Minister Elizabeth Hope Parks and the James family!
Memory light a candle Thomas Simmons Family (Garrie)
Gladys sympathy and comfort go out to the James FamilyI remember the last time We was together laughter and fun time in the past The last time I saw Loop was at the shop I share a memory or light a candle. LOVE GARRIE SIMMONS AND FAMILY
My sincerest condolences to Gladys, Nicole and the entire James Family.
May God comfort you in your time of bereavement as you brave the days ahead without the presence of your loved one. Earth has no sorrow for that Heaven cannot heal.
Our deepest sympathies, condolences ๐ praying ๐๐ฝ for Gladys, Nicole & the rest of the James family. It was a shock to me when I heard the news. Ken had always been a good friend and a brother to our family. We truly miss you Ken. Rest in peace my brother. We love โค๏ธ and miss you dearly. You will forever be in our hearts. Love โค๏ธ you dearly Josh Sr, Rita, Franceska and Josh Blanding Jr.
Our condolences and prayers are with your family as you grieve the loss of Kenneth.
Patrenia Davis Beaty and Davis Family
My condolences to the family. May God give you super natural strength and peace during this time. I pray that a cherished memory will bring a smile during your most difficult days. Trina White
My heartfelt condolences in the transitioning of your Beloved husband and father. May he live on in Paradise. Prayerfully yours now and always, Terry, Joe C., James and Michael McCoy and the Bellamy family.
Sending PRAYERS and CONDOLENCES to YOU Gladys and your daughter Nicole! And the entire James family๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ May God comfort you and gives you strength to the days ahead ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ Catherine Lockhart Harris
Gladys and family, we send our condolences and prayers for you all. Classmates James and Janice Holt
Praying for the family. May The Lord continue to guide you through this difficult time. Elizabeth Turner
Thoughts and prayers to the James family. KJ was a friend and coworker. KJ could always be counted on and always brought humor with him. He gifted everyone with his lightheartedness and smile. He enjoyed his business away from work and continually helped repair our autos from teenage children mishaps or deer damage traveling to and from the mill, A great person . Thank you KJ for the memories. Bobby &Maria Watson
Please accept my condolences for the loss of "Dink". My heart was saddened when I heard about his passing. Sending prayers and support during this difficult time.
Hellen Johnson Tucker and Family
Our deepest condolences to the James family. May your Father's Amazing Legacy continue to Live through You. Sending you love. -Micaiah and family
My heart dropped when I heard the news and my first thought was that I would like to tell him "love you brother" one more time. We spent a lot of days together trying to make that paper machine run and KJ was someone that I could count on. I knew he was going to be there and he was going to do it right. I thank God for putting KJ in my life. I will always remember his laugh and the way he always made me feel special. Love you Brother Gene Flournoy
Greg and Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss and so grateful for our hope.My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Toni Gilliam
My sincerest condolences to the James family. May God carry you, keep you and fill in all the gaps, as only he can do. May his marvelous light shine upon and give you peace. LProctorM
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Dink will be missed, Eva Alexander, Robert & Patricia Weaver. RIP
God be with the family.
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My deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother. Dink was such a fun person to be around. May God give you the comfort and strength as you go through this storm. I won't be a storm always. Brooks and Miles family
Our prayers and condolences to the family! May you find comfort in the memories you shared. Debbie Franklin Walker & Alfred Walker
My condolences to the entire family.
With heartfelt conฬdolences may your happiest memories bring you a sense of love and peace at this difficult time. Sterling and Bonnie Griggs
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