Celebrating the life of
Ralph Claybrook James, Jr.
April 07, 1950 - December 23, 2008
Ralph C. James was born on Good Friday, April 7, 1950 and died December 23, 2008. He was the son of the late Ralph and Betty James.
He was a native son of Savannah where he attended parochial and public schools. At an early age he set out on his career with the National Maritime Union as a United States merchant seaman. Ralph was able to travel on ships that carried supplies to many parts of the world. Some of these trips were in areas of conflict such as Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Between shipping off on his next voyage, Ralph lived temporarily between Boston Massachusetts and New York City.
He is survived by his daughter Hillery; granddaughter Grace; brother Billy; sister-in-law Debbie; nephew Clay, and extended family members.
A graveside service of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Sat. Dec. 27, 2008 at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. David Drawdy will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
Remembrances: Seaman's House, 26 Houston St. Savannah, GA 31401 or a charity of your choice.
Dear Billy, Thank you for being the man you are. Ralph did love you and understood. You were the best brother ever and I am proud to know you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. I only knew Ralph for 28 years but I loved him and I am grateful he is now at peace and he knows now that we did love him. Margaret, Hillery and Grace James
- Margaret James, Folly Beach, SC
Billy, Ralph couldn't have been blessed with a better brother. May God give you peace. LindaRimes and Mike Marek
- Linda Marek, stagecoach, NV
Billy, I am sorry to hear of your lose of Ralph. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Deborah Drawdy Philp, Wilmington, GA
Dear Billy, Debbie, & Clay, our prayers go out to you. Billy you are a Brother to be admired. You were so loyal to all his needs. He was so fortunate to have you as his Brother. Sincerely, David & Sharon Drawdy
- David R. Drawdy, Sprinfield, GA
Dear Cousin Billy, You were the best brother Ralph could have ever had...you were always there for him....now our loved ones who have left us...your mom & dad and my dad-Harvey can all take care of him, love him and be there for him in heaven....we loved him and will continue to send our prayers to him...take care...hang on to the good memories...they are yours and ours to cherish and keep forever...love Cousin Carol
- Carol James Haderer, Orlando, FL
Dear Billy, Thank you for being the man you are. Ralph did love you and understood. You were the best brother ever and I am proud to know you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. I only knew Ralph for 28 years but I loved him and I am grateful he is now at peace and he knows now that we did love him. Margaret, Hillery and Grace James
- Margaret James, Folly Beach, SC
Billy, Ralph couldn't have been blessed with a better brother. May God give you peace. LindaRimes and Mike Marek
- Linda Marek, stagecoach, NV
Billy, I am sorry to hear of your lose of Ralph. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Deborah Drawdy Philp, Wilmington, GA
Dear Billy, Debbie, & Clay, our prayers go out to you. Billy you are a Brother to be admired. You were so loyal to all his needs. He was so fortunate to have you as his Brother. Sincerely, David & Sharon Drawdy
- David R. Drawdy, Sprinfield, GA
Dear Cousin Billy, You were the best brother Ralph could have ever had...you were always there for him....now our loved ones who have left us...your mom & dad and my dad-Harvey can all take care of him, love him and be there for him in heaven....we loved him and will continue to send our prayers to him...take care...hang on to the good memories...they are yours and ours to cherish and keep forever...love Cousin Carol
- Carol James Haderer, Orlando, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
