Thomas (better known as Tommy) Edward James, 85, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Tommy was born January 17, 1934 in Yeager, West Virginia to the late Richard and Vergie Burnett James.

Mr. James is survived by his wife Francis Smith James of Fries; daughters and son-in-law Vada Lyons of Bedford, Vicky and Jeff Swaim of Elkin, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law Bradley and Marti James of Galax, Virginia; grandchildren Michael Lyons, Rebecca Mosley, Brad Lyons, Dedra Kline, Sarah Epperly; and twelve great-grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings Wiley James and Paul James, both of Beckley, West Virginia, Herman James of Saltville, Elmer James of Greensboro, North Carolina, Geniva Knell of Wytheville, Junita Thompson of Ohio, Ruby Steckel of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Thursday October 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Haga officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until time of the service at the church. Burial will follow at River Hill Christian Church Cemetery.

Vaughan-Guynn is serving the James family.