Wendell died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Atmore, Alabama, but was a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama. Wendell was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from Syngenta in 1997. Wendell was a long-time member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Johnnie Jean James; his parents, Annie Lee and Luther James, Sr.; one brother, Wayne L. James; and son, Wendell Lee James, Jr.
Surviving are his wife, Beatrice James; children, Rhonda Richburg (Ken), William James (Brandy); Dana James (wife of late son); brother, Luther James, Jr. (Bettye); ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the St Jude Children’s hospital
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Pine Crest Funeral Home in Mobile, with a funeral service in the chapel immediately following. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery.
