Darren A James

Darren Albert James passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2021, He was born November 9, 1963 to the
late Nathaniel James and Jessie Jamres. Darren was the second oldest of 4 siblings through this union.
Kelvin James, Carl James and Tammy James. Darren was raised in the Bronx,New York where he received his education in the NYC Public School System. During his adulthood he was proud of the jobs he held, especially working for Johnson McClean Technologies
where he met his boss and mentor the Late Great Bill Johnson. He taught him the finer things in life, and
how hard work pays off. He also loved being a Bridge Painter until that left him on disability several years
ago. Darren met and fell in love on site with Tracy in High School in 1979, yessssss 41 years. Together
they happily had 2 children Darren Albert James, Jr and Courtney Talaya James. He loved and spoiled
them and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his children even up until this day. Darren also loved
his brothers. The bond that they had was like no other. It was very rare that you would see one without
the other. They would set aside Saturday mornings just for them 3 and go have breakfast together. They
loved each other unconditionally. Darren was a protector to many, and you all know who you are. It was
no getting away from him. If he saw you in the street he would say HEY and you all know how he would
say it where you going, who’s that you are with and are you ok. He had a love for clothes, especially
Sean John. He was a huge Lakers fan, he loved music especially Rick Ross The Boss. Darren was also
affectionately known as “BAT” by his friends. Darren was preceded in by his Father Nathaniel James,
Sister Tammy James and Niece Zenobia Cash. Darren leaves to cherish his memories with his loving
wife Tracy James, Son Darren James Jr. Daughter Courtney James. His mother Jessie James 3 brothers
Kelvin James (Nashua, NH), Carl James (Bronx, NY) Billy James (Baltimore, MD) and 1 Sister Shelly
James of Philadelphia.
His Aunt Louise Tucker 2 Sister- in-Laws Lynette Mobley and Cynthia Nelms, 1 Brother- in- Law Timothy
Nelms all from the Bronx, NY, Mother-in-Law Geraldine Nelms and Father-in-Law Timothy Nelms Sr.
Darren had 11 nieces and 2 nephews by blood and a host of nieces and nephews by love. He had 2 God
Daughters Nicole Webb and Mytika Boyd. Darren had a legion of friends and he touched many lives and
will be deeply missed.

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