of Helena, AR
November 25, 1940 - July 7, 2016
George Morris James, age 75, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at his home. Mr. James was born November 25, 1940 at Helena to the late Morris and Helen James. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Helena, ABATE and Rotary Club. He was the owner and operator of Nicholls Printing and Allied Graphics.
He is survived by three sons, George ''Chip'' James, Jr. (Kelly) of Stuttgart, Charles ''Chuck'' James (Felica) of West Helena and Elmer ''Eli'' James, II (Martha) of Clarendon; one daughter, Anita ''Cissye'' Ragano (Jeff) of Maumelle; twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sister, Jennifer Taylor (Al) of Titusville, Florida; brother, Bill James (Leslie) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and his special dog, Charlie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancee Westbrooks James; and great-grandchild, Hayleigh Rizzo.
A memorial service for George James will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2016 at First United Methodist Church of Helena. Visitation will be prior to the service from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the church. Reverend Mike Wilkie will officiate.
Honorary pallbearers are Matt Slane, Jonathon James, Nicolas James, Johnny Ragsdale, D.J. Mallard, Brandon Reed, Robert Murry, Chip Dunlap, Jay Cheek, Don Gentry, Don Hudson and Joe Tom Cunningham.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Helena.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Sorry to all the family. George was a good friend always went out of his way for friends, family,and strangers. Really sorry to the James Boys! God bless all of you!!
You where the man that I always went to for advice. the man that would do anything for us (and did). I already miss you so much that my mind cant think straight, but I know that time will pass and this feeling will go away
I love you POP
I am so sorry we lost George Morris. I loved him and was sorry I couldn't make it to the service.
Today and always I'll remember George's smile and kindness. I feel lucky that I had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be missed by all who knew him. My sincere sympathies to George's entire family. Chip, Chuck, Eli and Anita, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days.
Really going to miss you Mr. George. Thanks for all you helped me and my family with over the many years and the great friendship.
Carol @ I are so sorry about George. He was a good friend and we will miss him very much. To all of you our love. May God keep and love you always.
We will miss you friend
My sympathy for all of George's family. He was a good friend and a very fine man!
I'm so sorry for your loss. He meant a great deal to me and my family. My prayers are with all of the lives he has touched.
It was a privilege and an honor to have known such a good and caring man like George.
As the seasons change, and day turns to night, all men will cross difficult times. Peace is in our almighty Lord that provides life, death and compassion to those who seek him.
George has his on cloud where every day is a celebration that we can't begin to fathom.
See you again, my friend. Thank you for everything you did for my family.
"He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and he will reward him for what he has done."
Proverbs 19:17
My prayers go out to Mr James family and friends. I remember Mr James during high school. He was a very sweet man and will b missed. God Bless and may he surround you all with his embrace for comfort
My prayers for the family - Eli, Chip my heart aches for you in this time of loss you and your families are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Love to all
Saddened to learn of George's passing. He always had a smile and made the world a happier and better place. Caring thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort to Nita, Chip, Chuck, and Eli and the entire family. With love and prayers, Tolice Clayborne
George was friend to all who met him. He was a great member of the total Helena community. He was the best"FIX IT" man I ever knew, In high school we bought a junk car for $10.00 each he kept it and a few years later it was a world class $3,000 street rod! The whole James family are in our thoughts and prayers. Diane and I are so much better having George as our friend. Jim & Diane, Marla, Caren Adam Mayer