December 17 1949 November 29 2022
Winford “Jello” Clay James December 17, 1949 – November 29, 2022 Share this obituary Send Flowers Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries| Send Sympathy Card Winford “Jello” Clay James, 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away on November 29, 2020. He was born December 17, 1949, to the late Wilbert Henry James, Sr. and Effie Chaney James. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Troy James, Wilbert James, and Earl James. Left to cherish sweet memories are his loving wife, Rhonda James, and two sons of choice and their families, Chris and Vanessa Stone, children, Owen and Olivia, and Corey and Kelly Stone and son, Jesse. He is also survived by one sister and three brothers, Marie Sigmon (Coy), Thomas James (Micki), Buford James (Dematrice) and Paul James (Shirley), sister and brother-in-law, Becky Hash (Philip), and numerous nieces and nephews that held a special place in his heart. He also had many friends he considered family. Jello was a charter member of Open Door Community Church and leaves behind a wonderful church family. He retired in 2016 from Eastman in Fieldale after 44 years of dedicated service. Jello loved his Lord. He was a devoted husband, daddy, papa, brother, neighbor, and friend to so many. He took care of his family and was faithful to visit the shut-ins and neighbors, helping them in any way he could. Jello enjoyed racing, football, baseball, and animals. He never met a stranger and had a rare personality of humor, compassion and loyalty. He was young at heart and had many unique sayings that will never be forgotten and will continue to bring smiles to the people he leaves behind. To know Jello was to love him and he will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Marshall Banks officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. His family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Winford Jello Clay James December 17 1949 November 29 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Rocky Mount, state: Virginia