Russell "Russ" James

Athens, GA - Russell William James, 37, died February 9, 2012.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Elmer and Doris Christian James. Russ was a 1994 graduate of Athens Christian School. He was a loving husband and devoted father. Russ coached youth football at Athens Christian School and little league baseball. He worked with his father at Elmer James Paint and Body for 17 years and was presently employed with Specialty Paint and Body. He was a good Christian man and member of Riverside Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Riverside Baptist Church with Revs. Joe Wood and Dennis Nix officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his loving wife, Tiffany Bridges James; children, Dylan James and Bryce James of the home; father in law and mother in law, Larry and Veronica Bridges; sister and brother in law, Angie and Jimmy Branton; sister in law and brother in law, Lara and Charles Sullivan; niece and nephew, Ashley and Brett Branton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Commercial Bank, PO Box 306, Crawford, GA 30630 for the benefit of Tiffany James and family.
Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.