Terry James
November 30th, 1947 - July 18th, 2023
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Terry's Obituary
Terry Lee James, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. A celebration of Terry's life will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Local Pour (12857 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, Michigan) from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Musicians should bring their instruments to jam in Terry's honor. Memorable photos are welcome to be put in a scrapbook in Terry's honor.
Terry was born on November 30th, 1947, to Warren and Catherine (Dickson) James, growing up in Zanesville, Ohio with his baby sister Karen. His family later moved to Berrien Springs, where he graduated high school. Terry’s love of music, instilled by his father, was carried throughout his entire life, playing bass, guitar, and singing in bands throughout the St. Joe area, along with friends and his wife Maggie. He owned and operated several businesses, including a vending machine company and a tanning salon. Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends and especially cherished a cross country ride out west. He loved being with family, especially his grandchildren, who his generosity knew no limits with. He never turned down a chance to have dinner with friends and loved to laugh while telling stories around the kitchen table about his childhood and raising a family.
Terry is predeceased by his father, Warren; his mother, Catherine; and a granddaughter, Molly. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Maggie” James; son Todd A. James (wife Shannon); daughter Karla A. James (husband Paul); step – children, Ian Matthews (wife Kelly) and Meghan Matthews. Terry leaves behind his sister Karen Lord (husband Dan); and 5 grandchildren; Lola Winn of Portage, MI, Ryan and Cole James of Noblesville, IN, and Derek and Brian Matthews of Kalamazoo, MI.
Terry was born on November 30th, 1947, to Warren and Catherine (Dickson) James, growing up in Zanesville, Ohio with his baby sister Karen. His family later moved to Berrien Springs, where he graduated high school. Terry’s love of music, instilled by his father, was carried throughout his entire life, playing bass, guitar, and singing in bands throughout the St. Joe area, along with friends and his wife Maggie. He owned and operated several businesses, including a vending machine company and a tanning salon. Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles with his friends and especially cherished a cross country ride out west. He loved being with family, especially his grandchildren, who his generosity knew no limits with. He never turned down a chance to have dinner with friends and loved to laugh while telling stories around the kitchen table about his childhood and raising a family.
Terry is predeceased by his father, Warren; his mother, Catherine; and a granddaughter, Molly. Terry is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Maggie” James; son Todd A. James (wife Shannon); daughter Karla A. James (husband Paul); step – children, Ian Matthews (wife Kelly) and Meghan Matthews. Terry leaves behind his sister Karen Lord (husband Dan); and 5 grandchildren; Lola Winn of Portage, MI, Ryan and Cole James of Noblesville, IN, and Derek and Brian Matthews of Kalamazoo, MI.
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