John Rudolph James of Danbury passed away October 27, 2015 at Meriden Manor in Waterbury. He was 81 years old. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 2, 2015 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the St. James AME Zion Church where a funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon. Burial will take place at a later date at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gretna, VA. To sign a book of remembrance please visit www.thegreenfuneralhome.com.