Bruce Wayne James Obituary

Bruce Wayne James, born on October 4, 1961, passed away on October 11, 2026. Bruce leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. 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 Bruce Wayne James to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Claude Reeder and Estella Applewhite; his foster brother Anthony Weaver; his daughters, DeKeisha Chambers of Forrest City, AR, Deirdre James of Brinkley, AR and Shonta Duncan of Forrest City, AR; and his siblings, Isaiah James (Nellie) of Brinkley, AR, Robert James (Judy) of Brinkley, AR, Alphonso McAdoo (Angela) of Brinkley, AR, Theodis James of St. Louis, MO, Lafoshen McAdoo (Carolyn) of St. Louis, MO, Mattie Brewer of Little Rock, AR, Evelena Givens (Clyde) of Forrest City, AR, Colette Applewhite of Forrest City, AR, Roberta Ware (Antonio) of Brinkley, AR, Georgia Gardner-Hawkins (Wilbert) of Palestine, AR and Overdis McAdoo-Watson (Carl) of Wheatley, AR. He was also cherished by 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the C. J. Williams Funeral Directors Chapel (124 S Main St, Brinkley, AR 72021). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 10:00 AM and from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.