Samuel Cecil James
April 08, 1942 - December 29, 2017
Obituary
Samuel Cecil James, 75, passed away at his home in Aberdeen on December 29th, 2017.
Born in Shaft, Maryland in 1942, Sam was the son of the late Clive Winston and Grace Winters James.
Sam was a teacher and a guidance counselor at Aberdeen High School for 30 years. After retiring from the HCPS Sam owned antiques stores in Churchville and Havre de Grace.
Sam is survived by his wife, Mary Lee James and children Thomas James and his wife Cathy and Stephen James and his wife Kendra. Sam is survived by brothers Albert James and Roger James, and sisters, Adelia McKenzie and Grace Mann. Sam was preceded in death by his brother Winston James and his sister Elizabeth Preston. Sam was blessed with five grandchildren, Kaelyn, Charles, Sydney, Carolyne, and Alexandra.
A celebration of Sam’s life will be held at Grove Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 from 1-4 PM.
Events
A Celebration of Life
Thu Jan 4, 2018 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Grove Presbyterian Church • 50 East Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Sharon Baldwin Moxley
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Thank you Mr. James for your devotion and guidance skills in developing youth. You made a positive difference in my life and many others!! Sharon Baldwin Moxley Class of 1971 AHS!
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Dennis Iracki
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Working with you was such an honor, Sam. You were like a father, a brother, and a wonderful friend to me. Thank you for teaching me so many refined Guidance and Counseling skills. The students of Aberdeen High were so fortunate to enjoy the warmth of your guidance, and the school staff was so blessed by the depth of your care and help. The whole Aberdeen community grew immensely by your tireless and selfless contributions. -Dennis Iracki
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Darlene Dalton Whiteman
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I had a great deal of respect for Mr. James. He was a well loved teacher.
Darlene Dalton Whiteman, Class of 1969.
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D King
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I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. During this difficult time, God is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit He saves. Psalms 34:18
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susan jamison
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My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr. James. He was a wonderful teacher.
He will surely be missed. Susan Iverson Jamison. class of 1968.
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Dave Monroe
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Thoughts and Prayers to his friends and family. Mr. James was well like by the students he dedicated his energy to assist in whatever way he could. Dave Monroe, Class of 1968.