With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Joe Edward James, 75, of Kingstree, SC, husband of Edna James, who passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Life Reflections

"I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith."  --2 Timothy 4:7

Joe Edward James was born on February 4, 1950 in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late Hunter Lee James and the late Lela Anna James.

On August 11, 2025, Joe was called home to be with the Lord, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC after an extended illness.

Brother Joe received his formal education at Cades Hebron School. He was employed with Talon Manufacturing Plant for 27 years before it closed; Willowglen Academy for 10 years until he retired.  He was a member of Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Brother Joe was a member of Pride of Rose Hill Masonic Lodge #405.

He was  preceded in death by: a brother, John Lee James; a daughter, Tencil R. James-McCrea; a daughter-in-law, Kendraia Chatman-James and a son-in-law, Gabriel R. McFadden.

"Big Joe," as he was affectionately called, was a devoted husband, father, and granddad. He enjoyed doing yard work,  fishing, watching western shows, sports, listening to the radio outside under his shed,  and spending time with family and friends. He had a good sense of humor, loved to joke and kept people laughing.

Loved ones left to cherish his precious memories are: his devoted wife, Edna Mariah Evans-James of the home; three loving daughters, Alicia James-McFadden and Tracey D. James both of Kingstree, SC and Tiffany L. (Christian) Richburg of Summerton, SC; one devoted son, Joe S. James of Kingstree, SC; one brother, Bobby L. James of Kingstree, SC; three sisters-in-law,  Ida Burgess (Joe, Sr.) of Florence, SC, Dianne Evans and Elizabeth Evans both of Kingstree, SC; eight brothers-in-law, James Evans, Jr. (Marguree) of Cades, SC, Hugh Evans (Mary) of Turbeville, SC, Robert Evans (Charlisa), Rickey Evans, Willard Evans, Troy Evans, Alphus Evans and Corey Evans all of Kingstree, SC; eleven beautiful granddaughters; five adoring great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.