Nicodemus James, age 79, of Bedford and formerly of Florence, South Carolina departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1935 to the late Roseanna Glover. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Julia Jackson and a brother, Freddy James. Nicodemus was a faithful member of Washington St. Baptist Church until his health no longer allowed him to attend services. However, he always remembered his church and church family. Before his health failed, he served in many positions at Washington St. including Deacon, Senior Usher, Male Chorus and Sunday School Superintendent. He was longtime employee of Bedford Weaving Mill. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 59 years, Fannie James; seven children, Johnnie James, Glenora Druzella James, Rosecella Taylor (Maurice), Ronald Lee James, Commander I. James, Janice M. James, all of Bedford, VA, and Della R. James of Maryland; three grandchildren, Nicholas L. James, Destiny L. James and Cherish E. James, all of Bedford, VA; two sisters-in-law, Helen Randall (Ezra) of New York and Josephine Jackson of Bedford, VA; special family friends, Mrs. Mattie Turner and Ms. Karen Reeves; former daughter-in-law, Mary James; someone whom he considered as a granddaughter, Ms. Lakesia Toler; and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be missed by his family and great friends and neighbors of Community Drive, including Mrs. Beulah Payne and Elder Ronald Rose.