Obituary - Roger L. James

It is with great sadness that we tell of the passing of Roger L. James; a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Named after a local sheriff and friend, Roger was born to proud parents William Lee and Betty Mae (Brown) James on August 28, 1951 in Leesburg, Virginia.  Roger was raised in Stumptown, Virginia and was a 1969 graduate of Loudoun County High School.  Following in his father's footsteps, he worked in the construction field;  showing exemplary talent building and remodeling/restoring many of the homes and barns in Loudoun County while making many lasting friendships along the way. 

Introduced by her father, he was  married to Judy Fowler James.  They made their home in Harpers Ferry, WV.  They would have been married 42 years on September 3.  Together, they raised their four children; Becky, Wes, Matt and Kathy.  Roger was overjoyed with the birth of each grandchild.  He loved the times he spent with each one and proudly spoke of them to others.

Roger was an avid Nascar fan.  He loved driving his antique vehicles and going to the car shows.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children Becky Muth (Jimmy), Wesley James (Lisa), Matthew James (Heather), and Kathy James; and 8 grandchildren.  Also surviving are his brothers and sisters: Larry James of Lovettsville, VA; Patricia Jenkins of Broadway, VA; Frank James of Hamilton, VA; Cheryl James of Kearneysville, WV; Tim James of Sharpsburg, MD and Kevin James of Bluemont, VA.  He was predeceased by his parents and a grandchild.   

Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 10:00am-11:00am at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA  20176, where a service will be held at 11:00am. Everyone is invited to a reception following the service at the Bethel Methodist Church in Stumptown, VA.

Condolences may be sent to www.colonialfuneralhome.com