Wilbert W James, Sr., 87, of Sneadsferry, N.C. entered eternal rest May 1, 2017.

He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a quiet, kind soul who had a heart of gold. He attended school in Onslow County North Carolina and served in the US Army. He owned and operated James Bus Service in Newport News, VA and decided to retire after 35+ years.

His wife Mary and grandchild, Jamari Atkinson preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving sister, Sarah (James) Myles, Chicago, IL; His children, Cynthia Watson (Rick), Wilbert James, Jr.(Michelene), Angela Borland (Luis) and Beverly Nedab; Grandchildren, Danielle Graham, Damon James, Renard Watson, Kendra James, Denard Liverman, Brittany Watson and Rashad Borland, and Tameka Colon. In addition, a host of (10) great grandchildren, and numerous family members and friends.

Viewing will be on Friday, May 5 from 1-6pm and the Family will receive friends from 6-7pm at Graves Funeral Home, Norfolk VA.

Funeral Services will begin at 11am on Saturday, May 6 at First Baptist Church Lambert’s Point, Norfolk, VA. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk VA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. gravesfuneralhomeinc.com

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