Harvey William "Bud" James
born 12-26-1931
died 9-12-2017
Devoted husband and father, Bud is survived by his wife Marianna; adoring dog Happy; daughter Lyn; son Clay (m. Cindy), grandchildren Will, Patrick, Matthew, and David James; daughter Melissa Jackson (m. Drew), grandchildren Tyler, Sarah, and Cassidy Jackson; sister Mary Andrews, nephew James Andrews and niece Ellen Andrews; and nephews Dugan, Tom, John Mark and Jay Harold Frazier. Bud is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Mollie James; sister Helen Frazier Heflin; brother-in-law W.D. Frazier; brother-in-law Harris Andrews; and many cherished pets.
Bud is lovingly remembered by family, many friends and neighbors as being a gregarious, friendly and kind person, and a true gentleman. He enjoyed a full life of happiness with his wife of 51 years. He loved being at the beach house with his grandchildren, with the Clays, Coles and Chases, and walking with his beloved dog, Happy, along Caswell Beach. He cheered for his Orioles and Nationals.
Born in Alamance County, NC, Bud was an Army Veteran and had distinguished careers with the FBI as a Special Agent, stationed in Nevada, California and the VA/DC Bureaus; and Pentagon Federal Credit Union as its Financial Security Officer.
Bud settled in Alexandria, Virginia in 1973 and was an active sailor and member of the Mt. Vernon Yacht Club, serving as Commodore. He and Marianna moved to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2010. Bud graduated from Wake Forest University in 1954 and from UNC Chapel Hill Law School in 1961. In retirement, he was an avid volunteer at the Mt. Vernon Hospital and at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
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September 8, 2019
George Floros
I know Harvey James from our time together at Pentagon Federal Credit Union. He was a true Gentleman and a Class Act. R.I.P. sir.
December 21, 2017
Lillian Jeter
Bud was not only our close friend, fellow law enforcement confidante, close neighbor at Caswell, and all-around advisor but also someone who treated you with respect, kindness, and great dignity. We can see him now riding his bike up and down Caswell Beach Road waving to us or sitting on his porch of the beach house waiting to greet me as I ran by each morning. You will be truly missed, good friend and there will never be anyone else to come up to your standards of friendship and loyalty. Peter and Lillian
December 20, 2017
Ken Gregory
Bud James, what a nice, kind, God fearing man he was! Always smiling and happy. Had such great conversations with him. You just gravitated to him because of his personality. He lived just a couple blocks from me. I would see him walking the dog or riding his bicycle. He will be surely missed!
October 8, 2017
Patty Cole-Kitze
Brother-in-law Bud taught us all to laugh and enjoy each and every day... Little beloved dog Happy even learned to enjoy a saucer of tea with Marianna, Lyn and Bud at afternoon tea time. Amazing love story..
Love
October 4, 2017
Bobby Allen
Bud was always the happiest person in the room. I always enjoyed talking with him and will truly miss our conversations.
September 27, 2017
Tullie Johnson
Bud was an extraordinary/remarkable volunteer not only in the Naturalist Center but also at the front desk at the Museum of Natural Sciences. No matter how my day was going he always had that wonderful smile and encouraging words or a joke. You will be missed greatly by your Museum family.
September 26, 2017
Sue Harvey
I worked with Bud in the Naturalist Center at the museum. When we were very crowded and feeling a little stressed I would look over at Bud and his smile would make all the stress go away.. He was the best with greeting the visitors. Thanks to Bud for many great moments.
September 26, 2017
Adair Pickard
I was fortunate to work with Bud in the Naturalist Center on Thursdays. He was a truly nice person; kind and funny and always interested in others. He gave me Spider Lily bulbs last year and they are blooming now. Every morning when I step outside I see them and think of Bud. I know I will always remember Bud when the Spider Lilies bloom. Adair Pickard (Clayton, NC)
September 26, 2017
Shirley Parker
Bud probably knew my sister better than me. They both loved to talk and I imagine the two of them are talking in heaven right now. I know he had to be a man of integrity and intelligence because he chose a beautiful woman to be his wife and the two of them had a wonderful life together. My sincere sympathy to the family. Prayers and thoughts to you all.
September 25, 2017
Lance Woodburn
I knew and will remember Bud as a decent, caring, and loving man with a fine sense of humor. When his son, Clay, married our daughter, Cindy, Sybil and I were so pleased and even more so when we got to know Bud, Marianna and the rest of the lovely family they raised. He will be dearly missed. God rest his soul.
September 20, 2017
Clay James
Best Dad Ever! I love you and miss you.
September 19, 2017
Cindy Lincoln
I met Bud in 2013 when he began volunteering in the Naturalist Center at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Except for summers when he would spend time at his beach house, Bud was at the Museum every week. Any day that Bud walked into the Naturalist Center was a good day! Bud was a colleague, but also a good friend. He was exceptional in his ability to talk to visitors and staff and make everyone feel special. I will remember many things about him but especially how he liked to clean and his love for milkshakes. We will miss him so much.
September 19, 2017
Robert Wollk
It was with acute regret that I received the sad news of Bud's passing. I am also a volunteer at the museum and it was always a pleasure for me to find that we were scheduled on the same day. He was truly a remarkable and memorable personality and one who will be sorely missed. I am grateful to have known him.
Bob Wolk
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