He was born December 11, 1941 in Duplin County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Robert E. and Nolie Caison James. He was also predeceased by his sister, Alene J. Rich of Wallace, NC.
Mr. James proudly serviced his country in the US Navy for 21 years and was a member of Calvery Baptist Church in Florida.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 27 years, Barbara Turner James of the home; son, Robert Andrew James of Atlanta, Georgia; step children, Robert N. Olson and wife, Cherylnn of Milton, Florida and Sheila R. Sabogal and husband, Carlos, of Milton, Florida and John C. Olson of Atlanta, Georgia.
Bobby was a devoted husband and caring father who loved his family dearly. He found great joy in the simplest of things, but his greatest joy was spending time with those he loved. Bobby enjoyed farming and being outdoors in Gods beautiful creation as long as his health permitted. Being a man of compassion and kindness, he was always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors, friends and family. He had a deep, private relationship with God and demonstrated his faith in the way he lived his life. A man of great integrity, Bobby James will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, Florida. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, one hour prior the service at Lewis Funeral Home.
Funeral service in North Carolina will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Cypress Creek Primitive Baptist Church (2887 Lightwood Bridge Road, Wallace, NC 28466) with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Monday evening at the church.
He was born December 11, 1941 in Duplin County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Robert E. and Nolie Caison James. He was also predeceased by his sister, Alene J. Rich of Wallace, NC.
Mr. James proudly serviced his country in the US Navy for 21 years and was a member of Calvery Baptist Church in Florida.
Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 27 years, Barbara Turner James of the home; son, Robert Andrew James of Atlanta, Georgia; step children, Robert N. Olson and wife, Cherylnn of Milton, Florida and Sheila R. Sabogal and husband, Carlos, of Milton, Florida and John C. Olson of Atlanta, Georgia.
Bobby was a devoted husband and caring father who loved his family dearly. He found great joy in the simplest of things, but his greatest joy was spending time with those he loved. Bobby enjoyed farming and being outdoors in Gods beautiful creation as long as his health permitted. Being a man of compassion and kindness, he was always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors, friends and family. He had a deep, private relationship with God and demonstrated his faith in the way he lived his life. A man of great integrity, Bobby James will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, Florida. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, one hour prior the service at Lewis Funeral Home.
Funeral service in North Carolina will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Cypress Creek Primitive Baptist Church (2887 Lightwood Bridge Road, Wallace, NC 28466) with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Monday evening at the church.
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