Graveside service for Kevin O'Neal James, age 56, was held Saturday, January 1, 2023 at 3:00pm at Thompkinsville Cemetery in Pennington, AL with Rev. Oscar Blanco officiating.

Kevin O'Neal James was born April 3, 1966 in Butler, AL to the late Herbie and Catherine James. He departed this earthly life on January 7,
2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbie and Catherine James and a brother, Roy James.

Kevin, well-known as "Jaybird", accepted Christ at an early age joining Thompkinsville AME Zion Church in Pennington where he grew up.
He was educated in the Choctaw County Public School System, graduating with the Choctaw County High School Class of 1985. He joined the Army National Guard in 1988 and served 19 years. He served two tours of duty, the Desert Storm War and The Iraqi War.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 34 years, Rita Capers James; sons, Quincy Capers (Tae), Kevin O'Neal James, Jr., Allan James; five daughters, Aston Lurry (Dee), Sharita James, Lashonda James, Katrina James, Kimberly James; brothers, Leonard James (Cynthia), Herbie James, Jr. (Delcena); sisters, Vanessa Moran (Tim), Vernice Bracey, Beatrice Carpenter, Phylis (Oscar) Blanco; grandkids, Ceazia, Christian, Taylor, Cortez, Kaydence, Tylan, Tru, Di'Yor; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.