Robert J. James, 68, of Hamden, departed this life December 18, 2009. He was the husband of Ollie James.
Born in Chesterfield County, SC, August 9, 1941, he was a son of the late Annie Mae James.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Supervisor for over 30 years.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory, a brother, Thomas A. Mills, Sr. (Vera); a sister, Belva Canady (Billy); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence James, Henry McCoy, Ervin Mills Antrum and Michael Patrick Mills; and sisters, Gracie Mae James, Margarie Barnes, Beulah Mae Douglas, Sallie Lee Coleman and Nellie C. Mills.
A celebration of Mr. James' life will be held Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. at Bible Gospel Center, 143 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 3:00-4:00 P.M. Burial will be Monday at 9:00 A.M. in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia.
