Pastor Bill James, Jr.

Bill James, Jr., a beloved servant of the Lord, was called home to glory on November 24, 2018.  After suffering from cancer, he passed away at Hospice of Yadkinville, NC.  He served for more than 50 years in the ministry, where he had faithfully served as pastor of Shallowford Baptist Church in Pfafftown, NC for 48 years, where he faithfully preached the Gospel of God’s Saving Grace.  He preached Christ and lived his life seeking to glorify God and win lost souls to the Savior.  Billie Edward James, Jr. was born to Billie Edward James, Sr. and Rachel Eddinger James on April 16, 1943 in Winston Salem, NC.  He was the oldest of four Children.  Throughout his life he was industrious, always busy building things, gardening, and doing other projects.  Bill received Christ as a young man, after being convicted of his sin, and began serving the Lord while working at RJR of Winston Salem, when he received a call to the ministry.  While there, he preached the Gospel to his co-workers in the cafeteria, along with conducting Bible Study.  He later conducted tent meetings which then lead to the beginning of his church ministry at Antioch Baptist Church of Winston Salem (his home church).  His first Pastorate was for a year at Vienna Baptist Church in Pfafftown, NC.  Afterwards, he began holding church in homes until organizing a church.  On October 11, 1970 Shallowford Baptist Church was organized and began meeting in Lewisville, NC.  Along with his church ministry, Bill also preached at Vienna Village Rest Home of Pfafftown since 1968.  He helped many in need throughout his life and had a great heart for missions.  Bill James also learned the carpentry trade and became a master carpenter.  He enjoyed working on small and large projects, fishing, hunting, gardening, and raising chickens.  He was a patriotic and avid supporter of our military and law enforcement.  Pastor James lived what he preached.  He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, grandfather, and uncle.  He was preceded in death by his father, Billie E. James, Sr. and Gail Hester (the mother of his children).  Survivors include his mother, Rachel (Bill James, Sr.) of Winston Salem NC, brother, Tim (Debbie) of Cherokee, NC, sister, Ann (Thom) Schuyler of Fort Worth, TX, brother, Myron (Teresa) of Lexington, NC, son, Kevin of Lexington, NC, daughter, Kelly (Tony) Hall of Pilot Mtn, NC, daughter, Kristy (Randy) Dinkins of Yadkinville, NC, son, Kenan (Dana) of Yadkinville, NC, and son, Kyle (Kayla) of Dobson, NC.  Also left behind are 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, 3 nephews, 2 nieces and a special friend Marie Swaim.  Visitation will be at Hayworth-Miller in Lewisville Tuesday evening from 5:00-8:00 pm and funeral services will be held at Hayworth-Miller in Lewisville Wednesday November 28 at 1:00 pm, followed by a graveside service at Shallowford Baptist Church in Pfafftown, NC.  Pastors Dale Wallace and Jim Park will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shallowford Baptist Church, 2440 Beroth Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040 or to Hospice of Yadkinville.