Laurance A. James Sr.

November 11, 1921 - April 1, 2015

Laurance A. James Sr., age 93 of Millville, passed away Wednesday morning, April 1, 2015 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Millville, he was a life long resident. For 45 years, Mr. James worked as a Mold Maker for Kerr Glass and retired. He was a member of the Mold Makers Union, the BPO Elks of Millville No. 580, and the Parish of All Saints in Millville. Mr. James was an avid card player and fisherman. He enjoyed going to the casinos, and he especially enjoyed eating at Jim's Lunch. Mr. James is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Boyle and husband Hugh of Greenwich, and Maureen Weldy and husband Arthur of Fairton; one son Laurance James Jr. and wife Lori of Millville; one son in law Ed Lore; one brother Jack James of Heislerville; one sister June Myers of Hammonton; six grandchildren, Ed Lore Jr., Brian Lore, Angie Hogan, Michael Wydra, Ashley Crewell and Sara James; and eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Helen J. (Kmieciak); one daughter Elaine Lore; his parents, Howard James Sr. and Emma (Risley); three brothers; and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. There will be a viewing on Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. The family requests memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Laurance James Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.