Melvin James Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin James (Kankakee, Illinois), who passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Melvin James or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George James Sr. and Ozie Evans James; his siblings, Joe, Tommie, Jesse Mae, Lize Sweets, Jessie Mae Virgin and Mattie Dell Coleman; his nephew Kelvin "Ril Dil" Winfield; and his brother-in-law Major Anthony.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Green James of Kankakee, IL; his stepchild Oshea Israel of Minneapolis, MN; his stepgrandchildren, Myoshea, Oshea Jr. and Omeisha; his siblings, George James Jr. of Kankakee, IL, Theotis James (Ramona) of Kankakee, IL, Richard James of Minneapolis, MN, Annie Winfield-Brooks of Kankakee, IL, Bertha James-Scott of Minnesota, Mary Anthony of Spring Hill, TN and Willie Lou King; his nieces and nephews, Marilyn Williams, Lakesia Winfield, Oletha and Anthony Grant Sr.; Tiet James of Kankakee, IL.
