Jerome Kenneth James Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Hertford, North Carolina

Jerome Kenneth James Sr.

November 14, 1951 - June 7, 2025 (73 years old)

Hertford, North Carolina

Jerome Kenneth James Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2025 in Hertford, North Carolina
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Jerome Kenneth James Sr.

November 14, 1951 - June 7, 2025 (73 years old)

Hertford, North Carolina


Jerome Kenneth James Sr. Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jerome Kenneth James Sr. of Hertford, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on June 7, 2025 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jerome Kenneth James Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Jerome Kenneth has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emma Verlie Hall James and Horace Clayton James. He is survived by: his wife Diana James of Winton; his sons, Jerome James, Jr. (Kevin James) of Winton and Terrence (Mann); his siblings, Devra James of Ahoskie, Loyal James (Vicky) of Ahoskie, Curtis James (Deborah) of Virginia, Larry James (Sonya) of Raleigh and David James (Landa) of Ahoskie; and his caregiver Tomika.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service & Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service



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June 12, 2025

The King and Thomas Families lit a candle

“In loving memory of Jerome Kenneth James Sr., Someone so special will not be forgotten. We love Jerome and hold dear all the cherished summers we spent on Manley Avenue playing as cousins once we were out of school. And, even as we graduated college and married--we maintained contact and met Kevin Lemarr James and "Joe Joe" at family reunions. Jerome Kenneth James was a man both admired and loved by everyone who met him. He remains forever in our hearts as truly the best of the best. And”


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June 10, 2025

Katherin Thomas lit a candle


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June 10, 2025

Katherin Thomas sent flowers

“In loving memory of Jerome Kenneth James Sr., So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”


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June 13, 2025

gary brouse wrote a sympathy message

“It is with all our hearts and prays that we send for Jerome and the James family. Jerome had such a giving heart to everyone. A special thanks to his military service that you offered this country. With love and pain we will miss you forever, Jerome. CYNTHIA AND GARY KING”


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June 12

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Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service
205 NC-42, Ahoskie, NC 27910

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June 13

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Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service
205 NC-42, Ahoskie, NC 27910

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