James was born in Newton, Ga., the son of the late Alford James and Linnie Mae Martin Sr. He was a retired supervisor with Southern Manor. He is preceded in death by his wife Nina L. Martin, five brothers, two half-brothers, two half-sisters, and grandchild Tyler Barlow.
Survivors include his daughters Darlene Barlow (Bill), Sandra Warren (Donnie), and Katrina Hatcher (Tommy); his son Eugene Lewis; his sister Essie Mae Kindschy; twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 1:00PM Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Forest Acres Full Gospel Church with Rev. Darrell Owens officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Forest Acres Full Gospel Church, 2449 Cassidy Rd., Thomasville, GA 31792.
Edo Miller and Sons (Brunswick) and Whiddon-Shiver (Thomasville) Funeral Homes has arrangements.