Robert Wayne James

A humble, kind, and jovial man, he was respected and loved by everyone who truly knew him. He epitomized living life with valor and to the fullest. At 66 years old, he was a sports enthusiast-the Cowboys were his favorite team. As a young man Robert played basketball, baseball, and football, excelling in football while he played for Abilene High School as well as Ranger Jr. College for a short stint. At a young age he joined the North 10th & Treadaway Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Idella James; father, Ruben James, Sr.; three brothers, Ruben James, II, Bobby James and Joe James; a sister, Sandra James Grubbs.

He leaves behind a daughter, Tamara Shae James; four sisters, Doris James Dansby, of Shreveport, LA, Margaret Ferguson of Abilene, Mary James Dansby of Abilene, Annette James Bell of Fort Worth; brothers, Dewayne James of Syracuse, NY, Edward James of Abilene, and Timothy James of Abilene; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins as well.

Robert's zest for life, his humor, and his valor are his legacies that have been left for all of us.

May God embrace him.

Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elliott-hamil.com for the James family.