Deacon Oliver James Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deacon Oliver James of Fort Mitchell, Alabama, who passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Farris James and Carrie Mae Hudson; his siblings, Inell Franklin of Fort Mitchell and Robert Lee James of Fort Mitchell; and his nephew Desmond James of Phenix City, Alabama..
He is survived by: his wife Betty Ann James of Fort Mitchell, AL; his brother Jesse Trotman of Phenix City, AL; his sons, Derrick Lamar James (Lucy) of Phenix City, AL, Rodney Keith James (Letitia) of Phenix City, AL and Darrell Terrell James (Angela) of Phenix City, AL; and his grandchildren, Stephanie Thomas of Kennesaw, GA, Shanteria Hood of Phenix City, AL, Octavia Jones of Phenix City, AL, Derrick James of Huntsville, AL, Zykeria James of Columbus, GA and Marquias Walker of Marianna, FL. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, host of cousins and friends.