Richard E. James Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

RICHARD E. JAMES, JR., son of the late Richard E. James Sr. and Margaret McKenney, was born on October 10, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on February 4, 2022. Richard graduated from Baltimore City College (High School) and attended University of Maryland, College Park. He studied public communications. Richard held several different part-time jobs to support his educational goals for public broadcasting when he was not attending school. Richard was employed at the Pizza Hut of Maryland, Inc. in Catonsville, MD. He used his communication skills to enhance his job performance. Richard enjoyed his co-workers, customers and making his supervisor proud to have him as an excellent employee. Everyone loved working with Richard. Richard was an active and devoted member of White Stone Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD. Richard loved to visit his sister’s church, Restoration Tabernacle, Port Deposit, MD. Richard loved his family. He enjoyed the company of his uncles, aunts and cousins. Family vacations were the best time of the year for him. He attended the 100th Birthday Celebration of his grandmother and was known as the “Fun Guy’. He traveled to Michigan to visit his older sister and her family and was always available to spend time with his younger sister in Harford County. Communicating with the public brought him joy as he exhibited a non-judgemental attitude that put people at ease. He was easy-going and made you feel comfortable. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Margaret James. Richard leaves to cherish his memory: sisters, Saundra Brantley (Clarence) Rochester, Michigan and Gail Dawson (James), Aberdeen, MD; nephew, Justin (Amber); two great-nephews, Reese and Kellan of Rochester, Michigan; one niece, Patrice Travers (Troy), Aberdeen, MD; one nephew, Andre’ Dawson and great-nephew, Nathaniel Dawson, Aberdeen, MD; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Richard E. James

October 10, 1958 - February 4, 2022