Rev. Dr. Elijah “E. J.” James, Jr.

Obituary for Rev. Dr. Elijah “E. J.” James, Jr.

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Elijah “E. J.” James, Jr., age 91, of Tuscaloosa and Pastor Emeritus of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

COMMUNITY VIEWING: Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1317 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Northport, AL 35476.

FLOWER DELIVERY HOURS: Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Weeping Mary Baptist Church 2701 20th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Rev. Rickey McKinney is the Pastor. Rev. Greg Morris will officiate and priovide the eulogy. Rev. Dr. Elijah “E.J.” James, Jr. will lie in state one hour prior to service.

BURIAL: Cedar Oak Memorial Park, 1401 Mimosa Park Rd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

Services Licensed by Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc., under the direction of Belverleeann D. Madison, Licensed Funeral Directress-#05399

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