Tommy G. James

Tommy G. James, age 70, died Monday May 02, 2020.  He was born in Talihina, OK and was a member of the Choctaw Indian tribe.  He was the son of the late Woodrow James and Louise Carolan James and was preceded in death by his brother David James.

Tommy served in the US Airforce, Air National Guard, and the US Army.  He was a graduate of Northern Arizona University.  He worked for Xerox Corporation, Pitney Bowes, and Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital.  He lived most of his life in Arizona before moving to Burnsville, NC in 2012.

Tommy was many things in his life . . .  a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, an avid reader, sci-fi fanatic, music lover, late night chef, and seeker of knowledge.  He will be dearly missed.  Those who will miss him most are his wife, Sharon Cassida James; his daughters, Jennifer James Summerfield and Kathryn James; son-in-law Larry Summerfield; granddaughters, Faith and Aria Summerfield; grandsons, Stephen Summerfield (Erica) and James Summerfield; and great-grandson, Drake Summerfield.

Private memorial and graveside services were held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  Burial was in the Honeycutt/Price Cemetery.  Rev. Shane Cassida officiated.

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