MR. MELVIN JAMES Obituary

MR. MELVIN JAMES, age 79, of 2050 Wharton Drive, Augusta, GA passed on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at his residence. Family members and friends may call at the funeral home. FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME, Wrens, GA oversees all arrangements.

On June 26, 2025, Melvin James passed away at his home in Augusta, GA.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn McGahee-James. He was born on November 24, 1945, in Wrens, GA to the late Thomas James and Evelyn McGahee-James. At an early age he relocated from Wrens, GA to Newark, NJ. He spent most of his childhood in Newark, NJ where he graduated from Central High School. He received his B.S. in Accounting from Rutgers University. He worked at Murray Biscuit/Kellogg Company and Marks & Morgan Jewelers as an Accountant for many years. After retiring from the corporate world, he owned and operated a laundromat and Jimmy's Package Store in Augusta, GA for several years.

He leaves to cherish his fond memories: a loving and devoted wife, Roberta Wright James of Augusta, GA; three daughters, Shani James Williams of Aiken, SC , Therese James of Plainfield, NJ, and Stephanie Wright of Decatur, IL; one son, Alexander Howard of Dallas, TX; one brother, Thomas (Mary) James of Augusta, GA; one brother-in-law, Clarence (Vonciel) Wright of Senoia, GA; three granddaughters, Laylah Simone Williams, Olivia Howard and Lateisha Edwards; one grandson, Cameron Howard; three nephews; Marcus James, Broderick Goins and Charlie Gaugh, and a host of cousins and friends.

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I'm Free

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Oh, yes, these things I too shall miss

Be not burdened with time of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life's been full, I've savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now; He set me free.

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The family of Melvin James would like to thank all who have extended their support and acts of kindness during their time of bereavement. God bless you all for your thoughtfulness and concern.