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William Harold James
December 8, 1940 - October 15, 2022

William Harold James, 81, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away at his home on October 15, 2022. He was born on December 8, 1940 in Arkansas to Joe and Otillion Stevenson James. William enjoyed watching baseball, watching Jimmy Swaggert, and singing gospel songs. Survivors include; loving wife: Geraldine “Tudy” James of the home; two children: William James, Jr. and Kimberly James both of Virginia; three step children: Bobby Gene Glidewell of Steele, Missouri, Lisa Van Dike Dyersburg, Tennessee, Tracy Goolseby of Paragould, Arkansas; brothers: Robert James of Blytheville, Arkansas, Gerald James (Mary) of Steele, Missouri, and Jerry James (Denise) of Fairfax, Virginia; four sisters: Jean Moore (Guy) of Bloomington, Minnesota, Peggy Wilcom (Jake) of Frederick, Maryland, Maureen Peterson of Blytheville, Arkansas, and Diane James of Blytheville, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. William is preceded in death by; his parents: Joe and Otillion Stevenson James; and one brother: Michael James. Pallbearers; Rick Mosley, Colby Flanagan, Casey Flanagan, Hunter Kinnison, Lang Van Dike, and Paul Crocker. Honorary Pallbearers; Bobby Gene Glidewell. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Paragould Church of God Church in Paragould, Arkansas with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Dogwood Cemetery in Blytheville, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

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October 18, 2022
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Paragould Church of God
1404 Highway 49b
Paragould, AR 72450

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Funeral Service

October 18, 2022
02:00 PM

Paragould Church of God
1404 Highway 49b
Paragould, AR 72450

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Graveside Service


01:00 PM

Dogwood Cemetery
Division Street
Blytheville, AR 72315

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  1. David Baker, Alexandria, Virginia says
    October 19, 2022

    My thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family and friends! He was a good man and great cop who was respected and admired for his hard work and devotion to duty. May he now rest in eternal peace in God's hands!

  2. Ken Baker, Miami FL says
    October 18, 2022

    Very Very Nice Man! We worked to get her at APD. RIP Bill????

  3. Mike Ortiz, FLORIDA says
    October 18, 2022

    I was on Bill's squad on day watch at APD. We stayed in touch after his retirement and it was always a pleasure catching up with Bill over the years. He always emphasized in some part of the conversation to be right with the lord. I will miss our chats. Rest in Peace my friend, 10-8.

  4. Kim Wood, Strasburg says
    October 17, 2022

    I appreciate Tudy listing me and my brother by name on the obituary. But like the Bible says the truth shall set you free. My father was married to my mom for 47 yrs. Marion James. In that marriage they had 2 children and only 4 grand children. Samantha daughter of Bill Jr and Ryan, Devin and Briana Wood of me. All other grand children and great grand children are Tudys only. I mean no disrespect but my daughter is heart broken. You see my father left his family on bad terms. The one he hurt the most was Briana. She worshipped him. As a baby. She is now hurt again to not be mentioned. I had to do this for her.

  5. Charlene Crocker , Mulberry, Florida says
    October 17, 2022

    Bill, your presence will be sorely missed. We love you Tudy Buddy & Charlene

  6. Monroe K. Bryant (MK), Dumfries, Va. says
    October 17, 2022

    Worked with Bill for many years in the Alexandria Police Department. He was a terrific softball player and was a member of our Police Softball team. Many remember him for the portable typewriter he always carried to type his police reports on instead of hand writing them. Prayers for his family.

  7. Paula Hill, Ward, Arkansas says
    October 17, 2022

    Diane and the rest of the James family....I'm so sorry for the loss of your Brother. I will be sending love and prayers to the families. Love to my BFF, Diane.

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