Obituary of William Ralph James ~ 2001

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: The Virginian-Pilot Oct 4 2001





CHESAPEAKE - William Ralph ''Jesse'' James of South Military Highway, died 
Sept. 28, 2001 in Chesapeake General Hospital after a complicated illness. 
Born in Merritt, N.C., Aug. 20, 1932 to the late Clinton and Nettie Lewis 
James, he was a retired homebuilder, Army veteran and antique collector.  
He is survived by three sons and two daughters, Mitchell C. James of 
Victoria, Va., Shawn James of Chesapeake, Brian K. James, Susie Williams 
and Kelly Gray, all of Hatteras Island, N.C.; sister, Lilly Midgett of 
Manteo, N.C.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several 
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter and two 
brothers. 
A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Lewis Cemetery in 
Jarvisburg, N.C. 
Altmeyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.



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