HERBERT JAMES SR.
Mr. Herbert James Sr., husband of Farincee Ann James and son of the late Frank and Cammie James, was born on July 21, 1948, in Harlem, New York. He entered eternal rest on Aug. 14, 2018, at his residence in Sumter.
Known as Herb by many of his friends and loved ones, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who accepted Jesus Christ early in his life. In his early years, he was a member of Antioch U.M.E. Church in Rimini, where he was a member of the choir. He received his education from the New York City public school system and also attended Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter.
Mr. James joined the U.S. Army and was able to travel the world including a combat tour in Vietnam. After honorably serving his country during a time of war, he worked as a police officer and a taxi cab driver in New York City. With these occupations, along with his desire to provide for his family, it gave him the ability to find respectable professions in South Carolina and New York City.
He leaves to mourn in his passing: a loving wife, Farincee Ann James, 14 devoted children: Sherika Brown (Les Brown), Herby Rahiem James (Erica Void), Karandall Mack, Tomeka Thames, Damond Payne (Valencia Payne), Adrienna Merritt, Latachia Lee James (J.C. Oliver), Dolores Ann James (Willie Anderson), Evangelist Cammie White (the Rev. Andre White), Herbert James Jr., (Alisha Michelle James) and Hakeem Taja James; two brothers Frank James and Lenwood James Logan; a sister, Delores Simms; an uncle, Sydney Burke Jr.; an aunt, Eartha Lee Davis (Dea.Reuben Davis); and a brother-in-law, Corey Merritt; 32 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold James and Clarence James.
His funeral service will be held at noon on Tuesday in the Chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, with Pastor Linda Simmons, officiating.
The family is receiving friends at the home, 1231 Spruce Lane, Sumter.
The staff of Sumter Funeral Service Inc., is in charge of arrangements.