Birth date: May 16, 1988 Death date: Mar 16, 2026
We are going to miss you !! You was extremely genuine very sweet also!! I’m gone miss calling you being messy lol. My prayers is with my aunt livi your mom and Angelica also and Darnell. We love you and we gone make sure we turn it up for you on your BIRTHDAY. This just hits really different and I’m sad it had to be like this but we on gods timing and I pray you are at peace and happy !
Long Live James
I have only ever had one uncle my entire life. But when James and my uncle, whose name was ironically also James became friends, it felt like I had gained a bonus uncle. As a young Black girl living in Houston, having two strong men to guide me, laugh with me, and sometimes even get on my nerves was truly a blessing. If one made me mad, I could always call the other just to vent or say something silly.
But beyond the jokes and little moments, we shared so many meaningful memories long talks, laughing over hookah, going over life situations, and me always feeling like their “little mini side kick.” Those were times filled with love, wisdom, and genuine connection that I will carry with me forever.
Today, my heart is heavy, but I know in time I will be okay. My prayers are with his family. Angelica, we love you, and please know how deeply he loved you.
It hurts knowing that the simple things will never be the same like ordering him a Coke or a ginger ale because he didn’t drink, or teasing him because he would never order his own hookah and always made me do it. So today, James, we’re still ordering that Little 66 Vanilla just for you.
Thank you for coming into my life and being such an amazing presence. Thank you for the laughter, the guidance, and the love. Rest peacefully. Keep watching over all of us. You will always be missed and forever remembered. 💙
My brother! If only love could’ve saved you…Thank you for the memories! I wish we had more time but grateful to God for the time he allotted. God I ask that you keep his family, friends, & myself wrapped with the strength & comfort that we’ll indeed need! Love you in this life & the next 🅿️ See you later💛
—Fiyah🌻
I grew up at the end of the street from James and his family. Him and my brother Walter hung out when they were teens. It was ironic cause my name was also James and so was both of our fathers. So anytime some called James we would all turn around LOL. James was always a funny guy, him and Darnell was always was arguing but he never played about his brother and his brother didn’t play about him. He loved to be around his family. He will truly be missed. RIH 🙏🏽
