John Robert "Johnny Bob"
James
October 25, 1964 - July 2, 2026
John Robert James, of Michie, Tennessee, passed away on July 2, 2026. Services were private.
He is preceded in death by Sonja Springman, his mother Mamie Louise James. His father Junior James and his sister Kathy Younger.
John is survived by his wife Tammy James. His children: Crystal James, John James Jr., Kayla Bethay, Scarlet Corsi and Alisha Armstrong. His siblings: Deborah Price (Bobby), Belinda Copeland, and Dennis Yougner (Debra).
Grandchildren: Dorian Johnson, Josh McMasters, Jacob Armstrong, Alexis Lee Taylor, Chip Taylor Jr, Brayden Lee Taylor, Aliyah Mary-Ann Taylor, Joshua Andrew McKinney, Addison Grace McKinney, and Mason Reed McKinney. And his daughter-in-law, Melody James.
John enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, partying, gardening, working, spending time with his family, Johnny Bobbing, scratch offs, twisted teas, 420, drums, singing, joking and music. John passed two days before his anniversary.
Appreciations expressed to Valinda Wilbanks Hamilton and James D. Wilbanks.
Some of John’s personal quotes are as follows:
“I’m the man of the hour too sweet to be sour. What you see is what you get and what you don’t is better yet. I’m the women’s pick and the men’s regret. And if you went against J.B. you made a bad bet”.
“I’m hanging in there like a hair in a biscuit”.
“Still smokin. Still token”.
“Cool ain’t cool no more”.
“You can buy them a book, send them to school and they still won’t learn nothing”.
“Always forward, never Straight”.
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5 Comments on “John Robert "Johnny Bob" James”
Johnny I will forever miss you. This has been so rough man but I will have to keep on keeping on. I know you are finally happy with the people you felt left you behind. Happy heavenly anniversary to you and Momma . Hug her tight for me. I will never forget you. The world will never be the same honestly. You were truly one of a kind. Thank you for being there and being strong for me when I wasn’t. Thank you for being my dad. Thank you for teaching me all these things that will linger forever. Man I miss you so much already and it’s only day two. You looked so handsome today when I came to see you. You were smiling. Content . At peace. I love that for you. Party hard in heaven and keep a spot for me . Peace out Johnny ☮️
Johnny…I NEVER thought this day would come..you PROMISED us while we was growing up that you was going to live to be 100 years plus 1 day so I always figured as stubborn as you was that THIS DAY was one I DIDNT have to worry about. But..this day came and is here now and you are not, and I dont know what to do Johnny..YOU was ALL I had left in this world and now you are gone…I dont know what to do or HOW im going to get by without you Johnny..now i have NOBODY and NOWHERE to turn and am COMPLETELY alone and desolate and basically homeless left to wonder through whats left of my life as a wayward gypsy without a way,a reason or a purpose. Give mom a hug and a kiss for me and tell her to save me a seat because it wont be very long before I make my way to the only home I have left, with you guys. My failing health and doctors life expectancy say im not supposed to see another cadydid so dont let anyone get my spot just in case. I love you Johnny and thank you for being our father when you didnt have to be..you walked into our moms life and DECIDED to take us on and raise us and did so 28 years and continued to be our father 9 years after mom passed and remained as such till you left us on july,2 2026 and you may not have been the worlds greatest dad sometimes but you was father of the year and the only father we had even when he didnt have to be. IDK how to do this without you JB..
What are we going to do with out ur crazy butt in the word remember ur to stubborn to die and wasn’t going to put people out if there misery you was supposed to make them crazy you will always be missed how we laugh and hung out being wild and crazy
Johnny you was most definitely one of a kind! I remember when your kids where small you and Tammy came to my house just about every other day! We had our differences over the years but you never changed you was always Johnny Bob! I love you cuz and your most definitely gonna be missed by so many! I know your kids loved you but I can honestly say your bonus daughters loved you dearly! You would be so proud of how Scarlett took you under her wing and took care of everything!
Rest in Peace
Johnny Bob!
Hi baby, I miss you so much. Me and you been through a lot in the last 10 years. You taught me a lot. I love you sweetie! Me and Chester ( our dog) will forever remember you. Peace Out!