Rae Anita James died in her sleep in her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. She was 76 years old at the time of her passing.
A lifelong resident of the Westside, she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. She went on to become a hair dresser for over 40 years. She grew up attending Lakeshore Baptist Church and was active in later years in her current church, Promise Land Baptist.
She was predeceased by her parents, Rayford and Dorothy Royal, and her husband, Clarence F. James Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Regina James Kirby (Atlanta), her son, Clarence H. James and son of her heart, Hector R. Lopez (New Orleans), 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 19th at 2pm at the Promise Land Baptist Church, 10343 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221.