JOE ARTHUR JAMES

Joe Arthur James, 71, was born on July 28, 1947, in Sumter, a son of the late James Glisson and Mary Louise James Davis. Joe was also raised by James Williams, currently, of Queens, New York.

He departed this life around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia.

Joe attended the public schools of Sumter. During his life, Joe was employed by a shoe shop in New York and later by Campbell Soup in Sumter for more than 20 years. He ended his work history at Tuomey hospital, before retiring. He had a very outgoing personality and enjoyed sports throughout his entire life, especially golf and football.

Joe leaves to cherish his precious memories: his siblings, Sharon James (Darren) Johnston, Troy (Jameela) James and Donald (Lisa) James; his grandchildren, Kiara Boler, Sevetrice Boler, Taliana Boler, Nasiah Boler, Elijah Boler and Destiny Ragin; his aunt, Geneva Fields of New York; extended family, Thomasina and Thomas Allen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a son, Elliott W. Boler.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.

Mr. James will be placed in the church at noon on Wednesday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, SC 29150 with the Rev. Dr. Vernon Holland officiating.

The family will receive friends at the home, 1199 N. Lafayette Drive, Apartment 100, Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.