A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Red Hill Cemetery in Duck Hill for Reuben Lee James, 75 of Grenada, who passed on to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 13 at his residence surrounded by family.  The family will gather 30 minutes prior to the service at graveside on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

Reuben was born on June 1, 1946, in Carroll County, the son of Thomas (Tom) James and Ruth Beck James.  He retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers and served in the Mississippi Army National Guard. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors, wood working, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

His parents, Thomas James and Ruth Beck James; Brothers, Roy James, Tom James, Charles James, Bill James and Doug James preceded Reuben in death.

Survivors include his wife Wanda L. James; Daughter, Jessica Boyle(Jason) of Grenada; Son, Thomas R. James(Greta and her children Caitlin and Roland) of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming; Two grandchildren, Hallie Kerr and Tyler Boyle, who were the apple of his eye; Sisters, Gloria Holly(Tom), Marjorie Testa and Linda Wright all of Grenada and Mary Carpenter of Vicksburg.

Sam Testa, Matt Rimmer, Tommy Carpenter, Lee Holly, Frank James, and Jonathan Dale will honor their uncle by serving as pallbearers. Josh Dale, Benji Dale, Billy Rimmer, Bobby Holly and Randy Burke will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to American Cancer Society or Red Hill Cemetery Fund.