Donald Jesse James' Obituary
Donald Jesse James, 69 of Goldvein, VA passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at UVA Culpeper Medical Center peacefully with his daughters by his side. He was born in Fauquier County on July 11, 1953 to the late Robert B. James and Alma L. Chapman.
Jesse was a devoted family man and friend who cherished spending quality time with his family as well as hanging out with his buddies. He loved being outdoors playing ball, hunting, fishing and metal detecting for relics.
He enjoyed kicking back, relaxing to read the daily paper, watching westerns and sporting events like football and baseball games.
He especially appreciated trips to the beach, where he could admire the sunrise and sit by the shore for hours reading a good book listening to the waves crash in on the shore.
Jesse was a hardworking, loving and loyal man with a unique sense of humor that was loved by all. Although he will be tremendously missed, we take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in Peace.
Jesse is survived by his daughters Tera James Madison (Chris) of Manassas and Tanya James Smith (Jeremy) of Culpeper ; his sister Shirley Gahm (Jacob) of Ripon, CA, his sister Beth James of Springfield, his brother Tommy James (Audrey) of Goldvein; and his brother in law Michael Salmon of Alexandria; grandchildren Kearstin Brown (Deven “DJ” Hogan), Kenzington Brown, Darian Smith; , Karissa and Gabriella Madison and great grandchildren, Kamdyn, Kamiyah, Gabriel and Jayce Hogan, Kaden Brown and Oziah Brown.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 47 years Brenda Kay Campbell James, his brother Robert Lee James, his sister Patricia Louise Salmon and his great grandson, Keyon Brown.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 1pm at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church located at 12714 Elk Run Road Midland, VA with Pastor Peyton Embrey officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper, VA.
The family would like to invite those that are unable to attend the service to view by live stream on Facebook at: Mt Carmel Church Youth and Events
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
An online guest book and tribute wall are available at www.foundsandsons.com
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