Joe C. James, 70, was born on May 7, 1948 in Rhea Co., Tennessee to the late Thomas and Velma Thurman James. He passed away on August 8, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Anna James; daughter, Connasina Cox; son-in-law, Michael Cox; daughter, Deanna St. James Van Ruden; brothers, Charlie and Darrell James; and sisters, Marie Renaker, Rose Simeson, and Carolyn James.

He is preceded in death his parents; brother, Newell James; and sister, Betty Griffith.

Family will receive friends on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. A funeral service for Joe will also be held on Friday following visitation with Pastor Mike McCoy officiating. He will be laid to rest in Davis Cemetery.