Leon Cornelia James Obituary
In loving memory of Leon Cornelia James of Galveston, Texas, born in Anderson, Texas, who departed this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 98. Leon leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leon Cornelia James to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlotte Ann Knox and Richard Wardsworth James; his wife Marie Delores Bay; his children, Leon Cornel "Billy", Ronald Phillip "Phil" (Deborah) and Teresa James Ivory; his son-in-law Charles Ivory; his great grandchild Chrysalyn Ivory; his siblings, Hulen, Robert, Jesse, Sr., Chester, Ralph, Sr., Royce, Sr., Mary Helen Hall and Madeline James; his father-in-law Adam; Adeline Carrington Bay.
He is survived by: his daughter Debra James Liedy (Alexander); his grandchildren, Renicia Williams, Octavia Hudson (Jimmy), Ronald James, Jr., Eric James (Kierra), Marcus Ford (Brie), Gretchen Ivory, Lauren James, Harry Ivory, Sr. (DeAndrea) and Ryan James (Tiffany); his godchildren, Tracy Dwyer Beasley (Andre), Dacia James Lewis (Walter), Danetta Beal and Rev. Michael Dwyer; his cousins, Eloise Oliver and Geraldine Dennis; his niece Tracy Ferguson Taylor; and his sister-in-law Mary F. James. He is also survived by 47 Great grandchildren; and 8 Great-great grandchildren.
