Stanley James Jr.

Stanley James, Jr. was born the first son to the parentage of Stanley James, Sr. and Jessie Mae Jackson James on July 24, 1959 in Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother Jessie Mae James in 2000; father Stanley James, Sr., in 2023; maternal grandfather, Oliver Jackson in 1973; maternal grandmother, Shollot Jackson in 2002; and paternal grandmother, Jessie Mae Tutson.

He received his formal education at Wilmer Hutchins High School in Dallas, and graduated in 1977. He was a dynamic baseball player at Wilmer Hutchins, and was pursued by the Texas Rangers Baseball Organization, but he chose to join the Marines. Stan grew up in a home filled with much love. His mother was a fantastic cook who loved cooking and taking care of her family. Even after all the boys grew up with families of their own they knew where they were supposed to be for Sunday dinner and to look at football games and dominoes.

Stan began his Christian walk at an early age and was a member of New Generation Baptist Church of Dallas, TX under the leadership of the late Rev. Stepney. After relocating to Houston, TX, he became a member of Brookhollow Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Ralph West. Later he became a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, TX under the leadership of Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell.

After a lengthy illness, he exchanged his earthly life for his heavenly home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was married to his long time and devoted friend of many years, the lovely Eva Fant James.

Stan James was a Global Businessman with ties to international relationships with many successful investors and financial traders around the world his reach was unlimited. Stan was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan; but he loved other sports especially golf. He loved spending time with his Dad who taught him many life lessons. Both being movie fanatics, would spend their Saturdays going to the movie from one movie set to the next for almost the whole day. One of the favorite things his Dad taught him, his brothers and nephews was how to play dominos and they thought that there were none others that could beat them. Family Reunions and family get together were always a time of joy and great fun trying to see who would be Domino Champs. Now he gets to play the game with those who thought they were the absolute best: his Dad, his Aunt Ruby, and Uncles: Cleo, Ivory, Aron and Albert, His Mother, Jessie Mae could play dominoes but was not such a fan of the game but she would keep scores.

A celebration of life for Stanley will be on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Laurel Land Funeral Home located 6300 S R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75232 followed by the committal service at Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Stan (Jr.) leaves to cherish his memories his amazing wife: Eva Fant James aka “EJ” as he called her to the day of his departure, one son: Stanley (Brie) James, III; of Dallas, TX, two daughters Carson James of Beaumont, TX, Kayla James of Dallas, Texas and one God - daughter Kylie Tezino; three brothers: Andre (Caprice) James, Sr.; Andrew (Shon) James; and Kervin James and granddaughters; Jacara James, Nina James-Causey, and Keylee James; grandsons; Jalen James, Korion James and Kyreese James and one great-granddaughter: Kaelynn; and step-mother: Shirley James, two maternal Aunts: Vertis (Cooter) Perkins of Hearne, TX and Aunt/Mom Jean (Ray) Brown of Cedar Hill, TX; and one uncle; O.B. (Rudyne) Jackson; of Houston, TX; paternal Aunts: Mattie B., Debra, Beverly, Alisa and Nichole and paternal uncles: Bobby Earl and Carl and host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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