James Early Obituary James Walker Early, Sr. September 17, 1937 - December 10, 2019 Windsor - James Walker Early, Sr., 82, passed away December 10, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Born in North Carolina, he is a son of the late Andrew James and Gandell Rayner Early. James was also predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth Early, three sisters Betty Jane Lewis, Ella Jean White, and Marjorie Tayloe, and two sons-in-law Mike Joyner and Earl Stiles. He served in the Army and was a retired oil delivery truck driver for Southern States in Windsor. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nineteen years Lucille M. Early; five daughters Cynthia Tarkington (Sammy), Beverly Jackson Pemberton, Joyce Joyner, Melinda Stiles, and Patricia Early; two sons James W. Early, Jr. (Eva) and Jeffery Early; two sisters Winifred Mansfield and Mae Mae White; one brother Joe Early; nine grandchildren Amy, Denise, Becky, Brian, Brad, Daniel, Hannah, Molly, and Amanda; and four great grandchildren Brooklyn, Marquese, Dejhia, and Asia. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Wright Funeral Home with burial following in Southampton Memorial Park. The family would like to give a special thanks to Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad and Suffolk Heartland Hospice for their loving care and suggests memorial donations be made to Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad, 19 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor, VA 23487. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Dec. 12, 2019. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/james-early-sr 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-early-obituary?pid194695624 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary James Walker Early, Sr., who passed away on 10 December 2019 at the age of 82, was remembered for his devotion to family. He was survived by his wife, Lucille, five daughters, two sons, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for James Walker Early, Sr. was held on 14 December 2019. He was buried in Southampton Memorial Park. ## The Edited Obituary **James Walker Early, Sr.** **17 September 1937 - 10 December 2019** Windsor - James Walker Early, Sr., 82, passed away 10 December 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Born in North Carolina, he is a son of the late Andrew James and Gandell Rayner Early. James was also predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Early; three sisters, Betty Jane Lewis, Ella Jean White, and Marjorie Tayloe; and two sons-in-law, Mike Joyner and Earl Stiles. He served in the Army and was a retired oil delivery truck driver for Southern States in Windsor. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nineteen years, Lucille M. Early; five daughters, Cynthia Tarkington (Sammy), Beverly Jackson Pemberton, Joyce Joyner, Melinda Stiles, and Patricia Early; two sons, James W. Early, Jr. (Eva) and Jeffery Early; two sisters, Winifred Mansfield and Mae Mae White; one brother, Joe Early; nine grandchildren, Amy, Denise, Becky, Brian, Brad, Daniel, Hannah, Molly, and Amanda; and four great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Marquese, Dejhia, and Asia. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, 14 December 2019, in Wright Funeral Home, with burial following in Southampton Memorial Park. The family would like to give a special thanks to Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad and Suffolk Heartland Hospice for their loving care and suggests memorial donations be made to Windsor Volunteer Rescue Squad, 19 E. Windsor Blvd., Windsor, VA 23487. [www.wrightfuneralhome.org](http://www.wrightfuneralhome.org) Published by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 12 December 2019. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James Walker Early, Sr. | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 82 years | | Birth | 17 September 1937; North Carolina | | Death | 10 December 2019; Windsor | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | James Walker Early, Sr. | Decedent | Windsor, VA | | Lucille M. Early | Spouse | Windsor, VA | | Andrew James Early | Parent | Unknown | | Gandell Rayner Early | Parent | Unknown | | Cynthia Tarkington | Child | Unknown | | Beverly Jackson Pemberton | Child | Unknown | | Joyce Joyner | Child | Unknown | | Melinda Stiles | Child | Unknown | | Patricia Early | Child | Unknown | | James W. Early, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Jeffery Early | Child | Unknown | | Winifred Mansfield | Sister | Unknown | | Mae Mae White | Sister | Unknown | | Joe Early | Brother | Unknown | | Elizabeth Early | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Betty Jane Lewis | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Ella Jean White | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Marjorie Tayloe | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Mike Joyner | Predeceased Child | -- | | Earl Stiles | Predeceased Child | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. James Walker Early, Sr. served in the Army. 2. He was a retired oil delivery truck driver for Southern States in Windsor. 3. He was born in North Carolina.