Donald James, Sr., age 59, of Douglasville, passed away December 19, 2016. He was born in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 1957, the son of the late L.B. James and the late Elouise Anderson James. He was an Information Technology Consultant for Hewlett-Packard Enterprises for many years. He was also a faithful, longtime servant of Jehovah. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother: Spencer James. He is survived by his wife of nearly 41 years: Vonderleria James of Douglasville; children: Latoya Cherry and her husband, Linard, of Atlanta, Donald James, Jr. of Maryland, and Candyce James of Lithia Springs; sisters: Evanda James, Cornelia Hawkins, Paulette Owens, Louise Clark, and Dorothy Simms, all of Washington, D.C.; brothers: Richard James and Milton James, both of Washington, D.C.; grandson: Kalen James; a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2090 Midway Road, Douglasville, Georgia 30135, with Elder Joseph Pender officiating. The Repass will follow the service at Sweetwater State Park. Those desiring to do so may make donations to the worldwide work of Jehovah's Witnesses online at www.jw.org. You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements. 770-489-2818