Samuel James

Samuel L. James was the fifth of eight children born to the late Quinta Mae James & Henry Shepard, Sr. (Ollie Shepard) on September 25, 1964, in Tallulah, Louisiana. Samuel accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Henry Toldson. Samuel recently joined Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Edward Kline, Sr.

Samuel worked as a skilled laborer and maintenance at Wright Elementary School Cafeteria and many years with Bernard Wright’s Lawn Service. Samuel also worked for Richmond Feed and Seed for six years in Delhi, LA. Samuel was a hard worker until his health failed him. Samuel departed his life October 11, 2019 at the Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah, LA.

Samuel leaves to mourn one daughter Shamelia D. Turner (Deitrius) Jonesboro, AR; a special friend Rebecca James; 7 sisters; Helen Owens, Saginaw, MI; Mary Burns, Vegas NV; Glenda James, Las Vegas, NV; Barbara Vaughn, Killeen TX; Condula Candler, Dallas, TX; 7 brothers, Henry Shepard, Sr. (Odessa) Las Vegas, NV; Dennis James, Tallulah, LA; Bobby James (Mayra) Vicksburg, Mississippi; Billy James; Tallulah, LA; Ricky James (Shadonna) of Tallulah, LA; Rev. Audry Shepard (Dawn) Houston, TX; James Shepard (Casetta) Dallas, TX. 3 granddaughters and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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