It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Mr. Morris James. Mr. James entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Mr. James, son of the late Ruth and Ananias James was born in Montgomery, Alabama where he graduated from high school in 1969. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a 1977 graduate of Auburn University and received a master's degree in Public Administration from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama in 1983. After relocating to Augusta, Georgia he gained employment with the US Department of Energy, retiring in 2010.

He was a member of Transformation United Methodist Church, Hephzibah, Georgia where he found a source of joy singing on the choir and serving as the district lay person for the United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Gmerice Lafayette (Decory Bryant), Morrissa James and Monet James (Brian Stills); five beautiful grandchildren, Marlee Lafayette, Cori Bryant, Christopher Stills, Jada Stills and Micah Stills; his fiancee, Jean E. Stevens.

A memorial service is being planned in lieu of a formal funeral.

Professional services are under the compassionate care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.