James Lee Wesley, Sr.

James L. Wesley, Sr. was born March 6, 1950 in Zellwood, Florida to parents, Prince James Wesley and Mozell Wesley who preceded him in death. James attended Zellwood Elementary School and graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School. After he graduated, he enlisted into the Air Force to serve his Country. He served his country from July 15, 1968 to April 27, 1972. When he returned home, he accepted a position with Super Food’s Warehouse as a Forklift operator, until the company closed and moved to Ohio. With his skillset, he went on to work for the Motion Industry, where he retired. James dedicated his life to the Lord in 1978, under the leadership of Saint Glendy Hamilton at Harvest Baptist Church of Orlando. James has been a faithful servant of the Lord as was always willing to share the word of God and teach anyone who wanted to learn God’s word. One of his favorite verses was, Proverbs 3:5-6…”Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and Heshall direct thy paths”. James was preceded in death by his Siblings: Lillie Mae Henderson, Fannie Mae Wesley, Dennis Wesley, and Donnie Mae Wesley. Left to cherish his memory…his beloved Wife, Ruby Williams Wesley of Orlando, Florida; 7 Children: LaShonda Carmicheal, Sharene Gray (Marcus), Melinda Wesley Nelson, James L. Wesley, Jr., Marquise Wesley, Delray Duncan, and Gerald Williams; Siblings: Jannie Mae Hopkins, Mozena Bascom (Benjamin), Rose Johnson (Arthur), Rosa Burton (Clinton), Detara Rabon (Darryl), John L. Wesley, and Don Lee Wesley (Tee); Mother-in-law, Wanda Lee Johnson of Orlando, Florida Brothers-in-law: Johnny Wright (Diane) of Florida, Isaiah Johnson of Texas, Paul Johnson of Georgia, and Ronnie Johnson of Florida; Sisters-in-law: Mary Haye (Headly) of Georgia, Jeannette Gooch (Rodrick) of North Carolina, Catherine Humes (Earl) of Georgia, and Christine Johnson Rollins of Florida; Aunts: Easter Mae Brooks and Evangelist Mary Maxwell; Goddaughter, Cindy Alexander of Orlando, Florida; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren as well as other loving relatives, church family, and many sorrowing friends.

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James Lee Wesley, Sr.

March 6, 1950 - December 22, 2022