Louis Henry James, Jr., 83, of Louisville passed from this life on Sunday May 27, 2018. He was born on March 5, 1935 in Louisville to the late Louis Henry James, Sr., and Mary (Bryan) James. Mr. James was the former owner of James Lock & Key Service, a volunteer firefighter with the Dixie Suburban Fire Dept. having attained the rank of Major, a member of the Knights Of Columbus St. Louis Bertrand Counsel, Knights of St. John, International Order of Alhambra and a member of Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, the former Shirley (Fell) James; daughters, Marita Hays, Rosetta Turner, Letitia Shawler, and Roxanna Jonas; sons, Louis H. III, Dale E., Darrell W., David E., and Jason S. James; sister, Margaret Asuncion; brother, Frank James; 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral mass for Mr. James will be held at 10 am Friday at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, 4335 Hazelwood Avenue with interment to follow in St. Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8 pm On Thursday at the Southern Home of Arch L. Heady & Son, 3601 Taylor Blvd. Memorial gifts may be made to Kosair Charities. Online condolences may be shared with the family at, www.archlheadysouthernfh.com.
