This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: James, Williams, Johnson, Murroy, Allen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/plB.2ACI/3456 Message Board Post: J.L. James, Jr Aug. 29, 1953 - Sept. 16, 2005 On August 29, 1953, a son was born to J.L. and Willie Pearl James Sr. in Pledger, Texas, named J.L. James Jr. He was raised and attended school in Van Vleck, Texas. He accepted Christ at an early age. After graduating from high school, he attended Prairie View A&M University and shortly after joined the United States Army. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Trina Williams on July 17, 1973. Two children blessed this union, Olympia and Broderick James. He was called home on Friday, September 16, 2005, in Houston, Texas. He leaves to cherish many memories: a loving wife, Trina James; two children, Broderick James and Olympia James of Killeen, Texas; four sisters, Edith Johnson of Bay City, Texas, Earnestine Murroy of Pledger, Texas, Bonnie Lola Allen of Bay City, and Tiny Faye James of Bay City; three brothers, Carlton Ray James and Freddie C. James of Bay City, and Andrew James (Judy) of Dickerson, Texas; two granddaughters, Kosmone and Brelyn James; three grandsons, Trashode, Arthur and Broderick Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter and parents, J.L. and Willie Pearl James. Funeral services for J.L. James Jr, 52, of Bay City, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005, at St. John Baptist Church in Van Vleck, Texas, with the Rev. Ruben Newell. Burial will follow in Union Baptist Cemetery in Pledger, Texas. Mr. J.L. James Jr. will lie in state from 1 p.m. until the funeral services Saturday. Visitation will be in the chapel of Green’s Mortuary from noon until 8 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2005. Green’s Mortuary of Bay City, Texas is in charge of arrangements, 979-245-3489. Bay City Tribune September 28, 2005 Matagorda County, Texas