Marianne James loving mother, grandmother, homemaker and friend passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 in Leesville at the age of 76 yrs. She was a native of Germany but had lived in the Leesville/ Pickering area since 1962. She and her husband Billy James owned and operated several businesses and rental properties in the area and was a member of Copper Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband; Billy James, Son; Billy Frank James, Parents, brothers and sisters. Survivors are One Son: Jonathan James and friend Vickie of Leesville. Daughters: Deborah Johnston and Dan Bondra of Fayettville, N.C. Martha Vinson and husband David of Leesville. Grandchildren; Michael Jonston, Ricky Brown, Heathere Brown, Emily Bondra McDonald, Holly Johnston Reigle, Katlyn James, Haley Vinson and Dawson Vinson Great Grandchildren; Laurashae Brown, Ricky Brown III, Abigal "Abbey" Brown, Jadyn Holsomback, Kolin Brown, Likon Brown, Gracyn Reigle, Vivienne McDonald and Michael"Tripp" Johnston III Private family graveside services will be held at the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Jeane's Funeral Service of Leesville.
