It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willis Lee James (Cairo, Illinois), born in Windyville, Missouri, who passed away on March 6, 2019, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willis Lee James to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Marshall James, Sr. and CleOpal James (Tucker); his wife Diane James (Lee); his sister Viola Lewis (James); his brother-in-law Glenn Lewis; and his niece Vivian Bullock (Miller).

He is survived by : his children, Opal James of Cairo, IL., Willie James of Cairo, IL., Michael James of Villa Rica, GA., Donna James of Paducah, KY., Michael Lee of Cleveland, OH., Otha James of Metropolis, IL., Cortez Lee of Indianapolis, IN., Allison Lewis (Lee) of Cape Girardeau, MO., Deneice James of Marion, IL., Daryl James of St. Louis, MO., Valerie James of Cairo, IL. and Keishia Williams of Cape Girardeau, MO.; and his nephews, Eric Miller, Gerad Miller and John Carlous Miller (Michelle). He is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Massie Funeral Home