Lee James Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Lee James of Paducah, Kentucky, whose life came to an end on October 19, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. 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 Lee James to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Foster James and Corabel Bennett James; his son Robert Timothy James; and his sister Colleen Ashby. He is survived by: his wife Georgetta Calloway James; his children, LeEtta Edwards (Frankie) of Dixon, Kentucky and Timothy Lee James of Paducah, Kentucky; his brothers, Tommy James (Melissa) of Owensboro and David James (Susan) of Ohio County, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Tyler Edwards (Jada), Jay Riley Edwards (Ashley), Logan Edwards (Lindsey), Laken James and Grace James; and his great grandchildren, Brooklyn Edwards, Ander Edwards, Jaxon Edwards, Marley Edwards, Oliver Edwards, Jaedan James, Max James, Sykston James and Emberley James. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Bellview Baptist Church (4875 Old Mayfield Rd, Paducah, KY 42003). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah (120 Memorial Dr, Paducah, KY 42001). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bell Run Cemetery.