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Robert "Bobby Joe" James

May 18, 1951 — July 17, 2014

Robert "Bobby Joe" James , 63, of Page, WV went to play music with the angels on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. after a short battle with cancer.

Born May 18, 1951 at Laurel Creek, WV he was the son of the late Robert M. and Cordie K. Nutter James.

A brother; son, Justin Jay James and a granddaughter preceded him in death.

He survived by his loving family which include his wife and companion of 28 years, Mary Elswick James; sons, James Joseph James and Jason Jarvis James of North Carolina; daughters, Sandra Lynn Propps of Ingram Branch and Ivy Charlene Withrow of Scarbro; four sisters; twelve grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many more family and friends.

Mr. James donated his body to the Human Gift Registry. A memorial service will be on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at the Loop Creek Baptist Church in Wriston with Rev. Ronnie Persinger officiating.

There will be a benefit concert for the American Cancer Society in memory of Bobby Joe on Saturday August 2, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Lewis Community Center (the old Armory) on Central Avenue in Oak Hill featuring of his band, "Pullin Covers" with his nephew, Mikie James..

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV
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Saturday, July 26, 2014

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Loup Creek Baptist Church

469 Central Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901

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