Pastor Otis C. James, of Shepherdstown, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in Kearneysville, WV.
Born December 8, 1951, in Laurel, MS., to the late Willie and Marie Vaughn James.
After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, he became Pastor of (Hereford Charge) serving under three United Methodist churches in Baltimore, MD; Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, in Heilberg, MS; Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Judea Christian Community Church and Sinai Christian Church of Jesus Christ, all in Charles Town, WV.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Vanzego-James; daughter, Dionne Vanzego; two sons, Ezekiel Jefferson and Otis A. James; six grandchildren, Quanisha, Asia, Deja, Elijah, Amoni and Aniyah; five great-grandchildren, Jalil Jr., Ethan, Eli, Emery and Luka; sister, Ellen Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and loving friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home in Harpers Ferry.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, in Shepherdstown, with Pastor Derek Shackelford officiating. Viewing one hour prior to start of service.
Private interment will be held at Quantico National Cemetery, on Monday, April 29, 2024.