Leonard James Obituary
The memory of Leonard James of LaFayette, Alabama, who passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leonard James to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Earnestine James of LaFayette, AL; his children, Breonna of LaFayette, AL, Keonna James of LaFayette, AL, Corey Bledsoe (Mary) of Lanett, AL, Terrance Bledsoe (Monica) of Lanett, AL, Kevin Jackson of Douglasville, GA, Dishon Jackson of LaFayette, AL, Vierra James (Stephanie) of Temple, GA and De'Quavien James (Shavar) of Atlanta, GA; and his siblings, Sherry Porter of Lanett, AL, Jackie Avery (Tommy) of West Point, GA, Ruby James of LaFayette, AL, Randy James of LaFayette, AL and Gary James (Princess) of Birmingham, AL. He is also survived by thirty grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 4th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel (612 M. L. King Drive SE, Lafayette, AL 36862). The lying in state was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church (11322 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, La Fayette, AL 36862). A burial was held on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery (2181 Co Rd 162, La Fayette, AL 36862).
