James, 82, was born in Nash County, NC; he lived in the Washington, DC area since 1962. He is survived by his lovely wife of 57 years, Ida S. Battle; three adult children, Rossie, ReChae (Jacqueline), and Genia (Lorenzo); eight grandchildren, Danielle, Eloise, Kyle, Maurice, LaChae, Raniesha, Quashun, and Nazir; two great-granchildren, Sophia and Alinah; his brother, Louis (Karen), and a host of nieces, friends and their respective families. He was predeceased by his sisters, Janie Battle and Bettye Bell, and brother Don Battle. Memorial services will be held on September 23, 2022, at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home and Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Visitation: 10a.m.; Service 11a.m.
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