George James, Jr.

George James, Jr. was born on March 2, 1927 in Greenville, North Carolina to George James and Annie Hunt. He received his formal education at Epps High School and later enlisted in the naval branch of the military in 1942. George was a master of many professions but was a brick mason by trade. Since brick masonry is performed on a seasonal basis, he was summoned by his cousin, Jack Reese, to Baltimore to obtain more stable employment. He obtained steady employment at Bethlehem Steel Corporation where he remained until his retirement after 40+ years of service. George was known for being an extremely hard worker who worked numerous doubles and triples while at Bethlehem Steel. George was superb at his trade. Verification of this is after arriving late to a competition, he still won a state championship for laying bricks in North Carolina. In addition, to brick masonry; he was a carpenter, electrician, plumber, taxi-cab driver and artist. Not only did he masterfully renovate his home, but he contributed his skills to other homes and buildings in his neighborhood, Baltimore City and surrounding areas, and in Atlanta, Georgia. George was an avid connoisseur of the Bible, which he knew inside and out. He was a long-time member of First Apostolic Faith Church in Essex, Maryland and First Gospel Tabernacle Faith Church in Turners Station, Maryland. George was a devoted and committed Christian servant. Due to his unwavering devotion, as the sun shined brightly through his bedroom window, his Lord and Savior called him home to rest on February 14, 2015 - the universal day of LOVE. It was a glorious day prepared especially for an outstanding man with a beautiful soul. George married Elizabeth James on April 30, 1948 until she was called home on February 29, 2000. From this union came six children: George Earl James, III (Johnnie Mae), Sheila Elaine Amos, Sylvia Faye James (deceased, February 12, 2010), Joseph Ashley James (Melvina), Jeweleane Amechtre Oyesanya (Muyiwa), and Caroline Telisa James. Additionally, George leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four sisters, one brother and a host of other relatives and friends. George's presence has enriched so many lives. He will truly be missed and loved by everyone who had the privilege to know him and will forever remain in our hearts, May you rest in eternal and perfect peace

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George James, Jr.

March 2, 1927 - February 14, 2015