Forte and Florence Bearry.
After high school, James enlisted in the army in March 1951. After eight
months of service, he was honorably discharged in November 1951.
James married the love of his life, Gloria. They were united in matrimony
until Gloria’s death on June 4, 2010.
James worked as a mechanic for many years. He loved listening to the
Blues, playing cards, eating black-eyed peas, and watching television,
especially channel 5. James was an avid sports fan and enjoyed talking with
family and friends.
James made his transition from this life at the Louis Stokes VA Medical
Center on Sunday, February 2, 2020.