Robert Melvin James, Jr.

Mr. Robert Melvin "Mel" James, Jr., 49 of Hogansville, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. Born October 31, 1971 in Meriwether County, Mel was the son of the late Robert Melvin James, Sr. and Sherry Lee Butts James. He lived most of his life in LaGrange, loved fishing, and walking everywhere. Mel was always listening to music, making everyone laugh, and loved watching wrestling. Survivors include his wife, Melissa James of Hogansville; step-children, Ryan Stinnett of Rutledge, Ariel Stinnett of Hogansville, and Trish Stinnett of Monroe; brothers, Gregory Brian James of Warm Springs and Jesse Bradley James of Watford City, ND; one grandson; 2 nephews; and one niece. A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, with the Reverend Bryan Geter officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m,. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.