James Edward Sessoms Sr. passed away on 12/02/2020 at the age of 82. He is survived by his sons, Mark Sessoms (Kelli), Clifton Sessoms, James Jr Sessoms, Gordon Sessoms, and, Toshiro Sessoms along with daughters, Angela Gates, Catherine Hardy, and, Ayana Corpus. He is also survived by brothers, Robert Sessoms, David Sessoms, Charles Sessoms, Paul Young, and, Anthony Smith and sister, Benisia Smith. James is also survived by his partner Fran Crosby and 14 grandchildren along with 6 great grandchildren.