James Ireland Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 16, 2026, at the age of 78, James Ireland of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ireland to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Juanita Chrismon Ireland; his sister Delores Foster; and his daughter Laura Denise Ireland. He is survived by: his father James Henry Ireland Sr.; his wife Clara Ireland of Raleigh; his son Mendall Ireland (Rebecca) of Raleigh; his grandchildren, Jessica Shepard (Gabby) of Sneads Ferry, Daniel Ireland of Wilmington, James William Ireland and Amelia Ireland of Raleigh; his great grandchildren, Jasper Shepard and Chevelle Shepard of Sneads Ferry; and his brother Ronnie Ireland (Marlene) of Elon. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Transitions LifeCare (formerly Hospice of Wake County) Donate to Transitions LifeCare: Impact End-of-Life Care or Elon University.