James, or “Euchie” as he was known by family and friends, was born April 30, 1955, a son of the late Luther and Georgie Comans.
James attended First Baptist Church of Richland. His early working years were spent in his family’s business, Capitol Pest Control, followed by a lengthy career with Canal Barge of New Orleans. James was devoted to his family, particularly his grandchildren. He often spoke of his love and respect for his son-in-law and often stayed with his daughter and her family. In his free time James enjoyed spending time with his friends or watching his favorite Ole Miss and Pittsburgh Steelers football. Following their 50th class reunion, James and his classmates pledged to gather once a month, a pledge they have honored ever since, and he looked forward each month to seeing his friends. And to the amusement of everyone James enjoyed pointing out that unlike others, his hair had yet to gray.
James is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Bridget and Joseph Dickinson; son, Joshua Comans; sister, Brenda “Gail” Langford; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Jack Webb; sister-in-law, Terresa Comans; and grandchildren, Gage Comans and Kenzie Dickinson.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Curtis Comans, and Eddie Ray Comans.
Visitation will be held from 9:00am until 11:00am, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel with interment in Glenwood Memorial Park.
