Everyone, we are deeply sadden, because of the circumstances surrounding our World today, that we will not be able to have a Funeral service for John with all his family and friends.  However, at a later date, we will have a big memorial celebration of John's life (to be announced).  To all his family and friends you will be able to celebrate, offer flowers, food, donations, or whatever you want.., and express all your comforting words of how John played a special part in your life as well as what he meant to you. 

This unexpected loss to our family has been extremely difficult.  Thank you to everyone who expressed their condolences, sent a heartfelt card, flowers, a donation or a heartfelt call to a family member simply saying, "if you need anything just let me know".  We want you to know, we love you and it truly means a lot to all of us.  Please keep us in your prayers, and we hope to see you all at John's memorial celebration.  Thank you and God bless you and be safe!

OBITUARY
JOHN WESLEY JAMES

On September 22, 1948, John Wesley James (Do'Right, Dudda, Big John and Uncle John) was born to the proud parents of Letha Mae Hurd and Sylvester James.  John was only nine years old, when his mother Letha met and married Robert L. Hurd, who would then became an amazing father to his life.  He is preceded in death by both parents; his grandmother, Julia Morgran, his wife, Ruthie James, his brother Sylvester James and his daughter, Pia Jackson-Cannon. 

John accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in his life.  He was ordained as a deacon in 2014, where he was a faithful member and servant at the Everlasting TrueVine Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA, under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Issac Reed.  John worked as a truck driver for many years.  He loved fishing, camping, cooking and just hanging out with family and friends.  He was passionate about doing small jobs for his family and friends; such as, plumbing, electrical, masonry work, gardening, and if you asked, he would lend a helping hand with his truck to load and move anything for anyone and everyone.  Even, if he, had met you for the first time, he would still offer his help.  His favorite words to everyone he loved and cared about was "call me if you need me".  He made an impact on many people who he came in contact with, "simply put" because he was that type of man.  He loved everyone.  He had a smile and character that would light up a room.  John was a sharp dresser and for sure, on Sunday's no man could out dress him!  He was a loving son/brother/father/grandfather/great-grandfather/uncle/cousin/nephew and a wonderful down-to-earth friend to many who knew him.

John was the father of seven (7) children: Jerlene James-Royal, LaDonna James, Larry James, John James, Jr. and Michael James, Pia Jackson-Cannon (deceased) and Sonya Whitfield, a grandfather of ten (12) grandchildren and great-grandfather of two (2) great-grandchildren.  He was the second born to his seven (7) siblings; his four (4) brothers, Sylvester James (deceased), Larry James, Mark James and Alonzo Hurd, his three (3) sisters, Bernadette Baldwin, Bernadine Holley-Baldwin, and April Parks; his girlfriend Betty Fraizer, as well as his many other lovely relatives and friends.