James A. Andrews Obituary

The passing of James A. Andrews (Rochester, New York) occurred on July 11, 2026. James, born on August 25, 1926, shared life with family, friends, and community. 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 James A. Andrews to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wennie Andrews and Phobie Andrews; his son Mark Andrews; his son-in-law Thomas Barrett; and his siblings, Raleigh Andrews, Anthony Andrews, Francis Medlock and Anne Ruth Johnson.

He is survived by: his wife Bessie Andrews; his children, James Andrews, Jr., Gail Andrews-Barrett, Rosalyn Andrews-Foxmoor, Carol Andrews, Tonya Andrews and Tyrone Andrews, Sr.; his godchildren, Aaron Jessup, Melissa Jessup, Monique Jones and Brenda Kearney; his siblings, Robert Andrews (Lorie), Raymond Andrews, Mary Bates, Emma Bonham, Mildred Glover and Margaret Cheeks; Marsharee Burgess. He is also survived by 21 Grandkids, 32 Great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren, four sister-in-laws; three brother-in-laws and a host of other relatives and friends.