Joseph D. James, Sr. of Blue Creek, passed away in peace on August 16, 2016.
He was a loving husband, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and a retired Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Walter L. and Goldie L. James; brother, Robert James; sister, Kathleen Dearin; son, Dennis Glenn James.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley A. James; sons, Joseph D. James Jr. and Lisa of Genessee, Michigan, Timothy R. James and Janice of Angier, NC, Terry L. James and Kim of Middlesex, NC, Gregory A. James and Tracy of Clendenin; daughter, Christina D. Woods and Huston; sisters, Bonnie Given of Campbell's Creek, Faye Naylor of Clendenin, Diane K. Kutrich of Mansfield, Ohio; brothers, Walter L. James Jr. of Three Mile, Owen R. James of Blue Creek and several precious grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Service will be 7:30 pm Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Hafer Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Burdette officiating.
Visitation will be 6 - 7:30 pm Friday, August 19, 2016 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Rd., Elkview.
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