Stanley Phillips "Bucky" James

Stanley Phillips "Bucky" James, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 24th, 2017. He was born in Lynchburg on April 5, 1946 to the late Stanley Phillips James and the late Martha Watts James Sawyer. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother William Watts James (Billy), his sister Maude James Tyson (BB), and his nephew Edwin Nelson James, Jr. (Nelson). He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Quinlin James, his sons Stanley Phillips James III (Trey) and William Owen James (Owen), one grandson, William Phillip James, his brother Edwin Nelson James (Blitz), sisters Martha James Palmer (Bullet) and Nancy James Pruitt (Bo) and nieces Kim Gay McEniry and Martha Gay Williams. “Uncle Buck” was cherished by his younger nieces and nephews John James, Perry Pruitt and Taylor Pruitt, and great nieces Clair and Lulu McEniry and Watts and Haines Williams. Bucky worked in the construction business in Lynchburg for his entire career, spending 37 years with Overhead Door Company. His real passions in life, however, were his family, friends and home on the James River in Elon, Virginia. He was loved by the entire community and was known as the unofficial “Mayor of Elon." His many adventures with close friends were legendary, he was always willing to help those in need and he never met a stranger. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Barry Tucker officiating. Inurnment will follow at Spring Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes: 860 Red Hill Rd., Brookneal, VA 24528.