AUGUST 18, 1955 - NOVEMBER 27, 2024
NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 2219 STOVALL STREET MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38108 CURTIS MATHIS, PASTOR
PASTOR MORRIS PATTERSON, EULOGIST MEMPHIS FAITH FELLOWSHIP
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 11:00 A.M.
F REDDIE L EE J AMES S R .
In Loving Memory of our Wonderful Dad
Of all the special gifts in life
However great or small, To have you as our Dad Was the greatest gift of all.
May the winds of love blow softly And whisper in your ear
“We love and miss you Dad And wish that you were here”
Deep in our hearts, your life is kept to love and cherish, Not forget. No more tomorrows we can share But yesterdays are always there.
A silent thought, a secret tear Keeps your memory ever near In our hearts forever.
Broken Chains
We knew little that morning
That God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Reflections of Life
Freddie Lee James, Sr., was born on August 18th,1955 to the late Thomas James, Sr. and Lucy Mae James in Marks, Mississippi, where he was the 12th of 13 children.
Freddie accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early. He joined the Greater New Liberty Church under the leadership of Pastor Darrell K. Shack, Sr., in 2000 where he served on the Deacon Board. In July of 2024, he accepted his calling into the ministry. He recently joined Memphis Faith Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Morris Patterson.
Freddie met Juanita (Starks) James in November of 1987 where he took her daughter, Raven, under his wings as his own. They later married in March of 1995 and to this union 1 child, Darryl, was born.
Freddie graduated from Northside High School in 1973 and enlisted in the United States Army to serve his country. In April 2011, after 30 years of employment, he retired from the City of Memphis.
Freddie was a strong proponent of serving others and to make sure their essential needs were met before his own. He served MIFA meals to senior citizens faithfully every Monday and also served the community every chance he could.
Freddie transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home on Wednesday November 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Thomas and Lucy James; two brothers, JW and Marvin James; two sisters, Dorothy Christopher and Betty Smith.
Freddie leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Juanita James; children; - Michael James (Nette), Freddie Lee James, Jr (Cecelia), Walter James (Nina), Raven Phillips (Pastor Trenady), Jeremy Carter Gale, Darryl James (April); siblings - Willie James (Carolyn), Magnolia Goodwyn, Thomas James, Jr., Parma Cunningham, Henry James, Allen James, Christine Lyons, Dennis James (Evonne); four sister in laws - Toni Starks, Rosemary Mathis (Pastor Curtis), Dolly Mohn (Leon), Lolita McGhee; 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
We thank God for his life and legacy, that will forever live on!!!
Processional
Order of Service
Scripture ................................................................................................... Old and New Testament
Prayer ................................................................................................................
Apostle April James
Refreshing Hub Ministries
Words of Encouragement ....................................................................
Pastor Trenady Phillips
Pleasant Green Church
Pastor Darrell K. Shack, Sr.
Greater New Liberty Church
Song ............................................................................................................................. Raven Phillips
Reflections ........................... 3 Minutes ................................................. Norman Smith, Friend
Rosemary Mathis & Parma Cunnigham, Sister-in-Law/Sister
Leonard Draper, Co-Worker
Special Tribute, Children/Grandchildren
Song ..............................................................................................................................
Tamara Knox
Reading of the Obituary
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................ Chazsity Wiley
Eulogy ......................................................................................................
Pastor Morris Patterson
Memphis Faith Fellowship
Husband TO MY IN HEAVEN
I was supposed to spend The rest of my life with you. And then I realized... you spent The rest of your life with me. I smile because I know You Loved Me
Till the day you went away. And will Keep Loving Me... Til the day we’re together again.
My life on earth was VERY GOOD, As earthly life can go But paradise is so much more than anyone can know
In God’s Hands
God didn’t take me from you, He only took my hand.
When I called out in pain that night, The instant that I died, He reached down and took my hand, And pulled me to His side. He pulled me up and saved me
From the misery and pain. My body was hurt so badly inside, I could never be the same.
My search is really over now, I’ve found happiness within, All the answers to my empty dreams And all that might have been. I love you all and miss you so, And I’ll always be nearby. My body’s gone forever, But my spirit will never die! And so, you must all go on now, Live one day at a time.
Just understandGod did not take me from you, He only took my hand.
Acknowledgements
We the family of Minister Freddie Lee James, Sr., would like to thank you for the many calls, prayers, and heartfelt sympathy shown during this time. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Active Pallbearers
Reginald McMahan
Reynatio Carr
Willie Carr
Darren Buckley
Fred Cunningham
Tredarious Starks
Honorary Pallbearers
Michael James
Freddie Lee James, Jr.
Walter (Alex) James
Jeremy Carter
Darryl James
Repast
Hollywood Community Center 1560 N. Hollywood Street Memphis, Tennessee 38108
Committal Rites & Interment
West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
Arrangements Entrusted To
Harrison Memorial Chapel
3320 Mill Branch Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38116
