William Leonard James: Tabor City

    William Leonard “Willie” James of Tabor City died Wednesday, Aug. 13 in his home. He was 54.
    Born Nov. 23, 1959 in Loris, Mr. James was the son Letha Mae Norris James and the late William Clayton James.
    In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dolly A. Gore of Tabor City; two sons, William Gore (Pamela) of Whiteville and Joe Gore (Abby) of Tabor City; one daughter, Melissa Smith (Joe) of Charlotte; four brothers, Teinne James (Pam) of Whiteville, Gleon James (Rochelle) of Lexington, Buster James (Patricia) of California, Ryan O’Neil James (Tracy) of Welcome; nine grandchildren, Chandler Gore, Trey Gore, Mallory Gore, Christine Gore, Kelsea Noble, Alexis Noble, Gabriel Smith, Harrison Gore, John Harvey Gore.  
    Visitation was planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 in the Inman Ward Funeral Home.
    Funeral services were planned for 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 in the Inman Ward Funeral Home Chapel, Tabor City, with burial following in the Coleman’s Cemetery, Tabor City.
    A guest register is available at here.