Jesse Lee James

Mr. Jesse Lee James passed away on Tuesday, July, 30, 2019.

He was born on May 19, 1949 to William James and Shirley N. James in

Martin County, NC.

He matriculated through the elementary and high schools of Martin County, NC.

He also possessed a very distinguished military career, retiring with the rank of

Chief Warrant Officer 3 and served two tours of Vietnam as a member of the 9th

Calvary Division.

While enlisted in the United States Army, he achieved one of his greatest goals,

one of which he was most proud--he met and later married the former Irene Chesson

on December 21, 1971.

Jesse leaves to cherish his memories:calling him "Dad", Shawn D. James

and his wife Kimberly Farley of Baltimore, MD, calling him "Pops", Keara James and

Jesse James of Baltimore, MD; calling him "Brother", Larry James of Connecticut,

Bobby James of New Jersey, Irish James, Rulet Hinton, Paula McIntyre and Aretha James

of Jamesville, NC; calling him "Uncle Jesse" and "Uncle James" a host of nieces, nephews,

great nieces and great nephews, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William James and Shirley N. James; stepfather, "IB"

Isaac B. Cordon; brothers, William M. James and Kenneth James, and his wife of 44 years, Irene

C. James.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm at

Weeping Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Jamesville, NC with Rev. Peter Jeffery officiating.

Interment will follow in Tyce Cemetery in Williamston, NC.