Terry Lee James, 62, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 6, 2022.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner and his Uncle, Reverend John Elliott. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on June 11, 1959, he was the son of J.B. James and Jimmie Lou (Bingham) James. Terry was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was well known as a perfectionist and took a lot of pride in being a draftsman working at Matrix and RDS for the Richard Family. Terry enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and spending as much time as he could outdoors. He loved traveling with his wife and they visited all lower 48 states together. Terry got a thrill out of riding his Harley and working on Chevy’s. He accomplished his dream of designing and building his family’s home. Terry was very proud of his children and adored his grandchildren wholeheartedly. He lived a life well spent even after fighting through many medical battles and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jimmie Lou James; his grandparents, J.R. and Mertie Bingham and Medlene and Edward Elliott.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Cora James; father, J.B. James of Orange; children, Amanda Hall and husband Steven of Port Neches, Haley Yaklin and husband Jody of Liberty Hill, Joshua James and wife Michelle of Orange, Jacob James and wife Alejandria of Mont Belvieu; grandchildren, Riley James, Heidi James, Gabriel Yaklin, Mason James, Lily Hall and Lorenzo James; siblings, Clint James and wife Geniva of Orangefield, David James and wife Melinda of Orange, Jerlyn Hoffpauir and husband Jimmy of Hot Springs, Arkansas; along with many other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Clint James, David James, Michael Brossette, Jeff Brossette, Steven Hall, and Jody Yaklin. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Riley James.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital at
https://stjude.org/
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Patty James
February 9, 2022
Sorry for your loss Cora my prayers :pray: for you and your family.
Harvey Crysel
February 9, 2022
RIP Terry. Praying for the family
Anonymous
February 9, 2022
Large Basket Garden was purchased for the family of Terry Lee James.
Claybar Funeral Home
February 9, 2022
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February 9, 2022
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Anonymous
February 8, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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Anonymous
February 8, 2022
Large Basket Garden was purchased for the family of Terry Lee James.
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February 8, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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February 8, 2022
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Dane Quarles
February 8, 2022
So sorry for your loss!! My prayers are with the family. I loved working with Terry. He was a great Designer an even greater friend and I looked up to him a lot. I miss him terribly already. Rest in Peace in the presence of your Savior Good Buddy! Dane
Ryan & Maria, Matt & Kimber, Kristen
February 8, 2022
Ryan & Maria, Matt & Kimber, Kristen purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Terry Lee James.
Anonymous
February 8, 2022
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Terry Lee James.
Keith Dalton
February 8, 2022
David, Having lost my youngest brother in 2014 I believe I can honestly say I know how you feel. Take comfort in knowing time will ease the pain of your loss and fond memories will replace it. Sincerely, Keith Dalton
Daren Hignett
February 8, 2022
Thoughts and prayer to the entire family. I enjoyed the many years I worked with Terry. He will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend. -Hig
Cara Shaw
February 8, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family! I will miss him, his personality, his laughter, his jokes and his friendship! He will forever be missed! Cara Shaw
Keith Johnston
February 8, 2022
Very sorry for your loss. Terry was a great man and I enjoyed working with him for many, many years. We will miss him! My prayers to your family. Keith J.
Anonymous
February 8, 2022
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Terry Lee James.