J.C. James Sr., aged 76, one of the most prosperous and best known farmers in this county, died Wednesday night at 10:45 at his home six miles below Weeksville, following a stroke of paralysis on Monday morning.
Mr. James was characterized by his neighbors as a good citizen and neighbor, a generous man, and an exemplary father and husband. His death will be noted with regret by all who know him.
Mr. James had been married twice. He was the father of 16 children, 12 of whom survive him. They are C.H. LeRoy and Miss Vera James, and Mrs. B.S. Whiterast of Norfolk; and J.C. Jr., Hodges, Sidney, H.M., Calvin B. and Milton James, and Mrs. T.C. Fletcher and Mrs. J.C. Jennings of this county. There are 39 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral and burial will take place Friday at 10 o’clock and interment will be in the family burying ground.
From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, May 1, 1925
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