Obituary of Lavern S. James Jr.

Lavern "Vern" James Jr., 62, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2024 following a courageous battle of cancer. He fought a strong fight. Vern was born on January 27, 1962 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. He is the son of Lavern James Sr. and the late Ella "Maggie" James (Martelle). He was a patriot who served for his Country in the Army National Guard where he was a Medic. He was a family man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, cooking, working on projects and spending time with loved ones and friends. He was was a supervisor at many jobs and he enjoyed working on lockers with his mentor Willy Lyng in his younger years. He married his wife Emma in 2000 and together they blended their beautiful family. Vern was strong and resilient and made a beautiful mark on this Earth and would want us all to remember the memories we made with him. He is predeceased by both his maternal and paternal grandparents; his mother, Ella "Maggie" James; his mother-in-law Mary Euber; his daughter Kristina "Poohy" Chandler-Finlayson; his brother Terrance "Terry" James; his grandson Jordan Chandler and many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends. He is survived by his father Lavern James Sr.; his wife Emma James; his daughter Debbie James-Graves and her husband Keith Graves and his Grandchildren Christopher and Sierra; his daughter Stephanie James and his Grandchildren DeJohn, Taliyah, Nizavior, Jose, and Zaniyah; his son Ricky Chandler and his girlfriend Danielle Greene and Jamie and Star; his Grandchildren Jayden and Kassity; his son Derek James and his girlfriend Hayliegh and his Grandchildren Julianna and Savannah; his daughter Tonee James; his daughter Tosha James; his daughter Dawsyn James; his son Brody James; his daughter Faithe Carson; his daughter Hanna Carson; his daughter Bridget Cartrette and his Grandchildren Karter and Hayd'n; his brother Brian James and his girlfriend Jennifer Carson and children Brian Jr. , Shara and Colby; his brother Barry James; his nephew Shawn James and his wife Rhiannon and their children Nataleigh and SJ; Dan Nolin (who was like a brother) and his wife Dolores; and Dawn Martelle (who was like a sister); aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces; nephews; in-laws; and friends. Please remember Vern for who he was while he was here on Earth. "On A Steel Horse I Ride" Friends may call on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 5-7 PM at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY. Military honors will be given. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 the family will host a continued Celebration of his Life at the American Legion Hall from 5-7 PM. This will be a gathering where memories will be shared and welcomed and a meal. You are welcome to bring a dish to pass. The family wishes to thank the Foley Cancer Center, and the doctors, nurses and staff who work there, and Robert M King Funeral Home.