Marlyn Roy James

October 31, 1935 – February 13, 2022

Marlyn Roy James, 86, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

Born on October 31, 1935, he was the son of Elmer and Minnie Briese James. He was a graduate of Mora High School in Mora, Minnesota. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1958 aboard the USS Amphion (AR-13) as an Engineer. Construction was his life’s vocation.

He loved the Lord and was involved in different ministries over the years, including missionary training at Wycliffe Bible Translators, working with teenagers in Bible Quiz, correspondence course through Global University, leading care facility Sunday services, and volunteering for 20 years as a construction missionary with the Assemblies of God MAPS RV organization building churches across the country.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pearl James; his siblings, Lowell James (Shirley) and Marlyce Harlan (Jim), sister-in-law, Barb James; his children, Sherry Eichholz (Rick), Kevin James (Beth), Brad James (Renee), his son-in-law, Brian Kelley; his 11 grandchildren, Rachel, Esther, Uriah, Jeremy, Ben, Abby, Gabriella, Stephen, Zechariah, Micaiah, and Ramona; and his 12 great-grandchildren (with one on the way!)

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ramona Rohr James; his daughter, Cathy James Kelley; his siblings, Eldon James, Delmer James and wife, Betty, Verna James Donner and husband, Rudy.

A memorial service will be held at First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919 on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Marlyn James to First Assembly of God Refresh Project. www.famfm.com/give

Psalm 103:1-5

Bless the LORD, O my soul,

And forget not all His benefits:

Who forgives all your iniquities,

Who heals all your diseases,

Who redeems your life from destruction,

Who crowns you with lovingkindness

And tender mercies,

Who satisfies your mouth with good things,

So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leememorialparkfuneralhome.com for the James family.