James Worsham

James Lee Worsham, Sr., son of the late Matthew and Ola Worsham, was born on May 1925, in Amelia, Virginia. He attended Amelia County Public Schools, and also assisted his family members in the running of their farm. He joined the Manassas Hill Baptist Church at an early age and remained and active member of that church until he relocated after reaching adulthood. Amelia continued to hold fond memories for James. He often told stories about growing up on the farm with his siblings, working in the fields, using horses as a mode of transportation, reading by candlelight, and walking miles to school. After reaching adulthood, he obtained employment as a Military Support Officer with the United States Army. He worked at Camp Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, and later transferred to the Fort Meade Army Base in Fort Meade, Maryland. He resided at the base dormitory where he met and befriended a core group of men who remained near and dear to him and his family. While living in the dormitory he was given the nickname of “Preacher”, a name that stuck with him until the end. James retired from Fort Meade in 1981. On December 25, 1949, James married his sweetheart, Anna P. Giles of Amelia. After marriage, the couple moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and joined Perkins Square Baptist Church. From this union five children were born James Lee Worsham, Jr., Phyllis Elaine Brown, Patricia Ann Wade, Alvin Maurice Worsham, and Pamela Marshae Lomax. They were an extraordinary couple. Their marriage was built on the foundation of love and Christ, while maintaining lots of humor through the years. This bond lasted for fifty-three years. James was and active member of the Perkins Square United Usher Board, and the Eden Lodge number 72. He enjoyed his retirement with his wife, and acquired a love for baking. He baked a minimum of two cakes per week, rolls, and many other goodies. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife. When in good health, they traveled at a moment’s notice. He also enjoyed his morning strolls, and attending luncheons with his relatives and friends.He leaves to mourn, his loving wife, Anna, five children; James Jr., Phyllis, Patricia, and Alvin, from Baltimore, Maryland; and Pam from Upper Marlboro, MD; two daughter-in-laws, Linda and Cassandra Worsham; three son-in-laws, Jonathan Brown and Edward Wade of Baltimore, MD and Earnest Lomax, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD; ten grandchildren, Darrell, Nathan (preceded him in death), Cheryl, Jarmel, Tanesha, Tameka, Keisha, Tierra, Earnest James, and Jordan; six great-grandchildren; one granddaughter-in-law, one sister, Sarah V. Hawkes of Amelia, VA, three brothers, Capus and Daniel Worsham of Amelia, VA, and Hugo Worsham of Baltimore, MD; seven sister-in-laws, Annie Mae and Louise Worsham of Amelia, VA, Ann Worsham of Baltimore, MD, Dorothy Spratley, and Rosa Hill of Richmond, VA, Virginia Haskins of Saxe, VA, Rosa Lee of Ford, VA, Arthur Giles of Ford, VA, Herbert Lee of Richmond, VA, and Wendel Haskins of Saxe, VA; three dearest cousins; Christaphine McGee, Benjamin and Rosa Morgan and their children, Rosa, Mary, Beng, and “Crazy Josephine: (as he so fondly called her), and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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James Worsham

May 4, 1925 - July 28, 2002