Robert Thomas James, Sr.

Robert Thomas James, Sr., 88, of Rogersville died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1 PM in the chapel with Scotty Smith officiating. Burial will be at Harvey Cemetery.

Mr. James is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, June James; children, Kim Cochran (Barry) and Rob James (Joy); grandchildren, Ben Cochran, Michelle Allen (Riley), David Cochran, and Juli Anne Borne (Zach); great-grandchild, Merit James Borne; siblings, EW James, Larry James (Kathy), Gary James, Melba Waldrep (Dexter), Debbie Keenum (Danny), and Toby James; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Ben Cochran, David Cochran, Riley Allen, Zach Borne, David Ezekiel, and Petey Grisham.

Special thanks to Stevan Saucer and Rita Bates for the wonderful loving care and to Gentiva Hospice.

You are invited to leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.