James Ernest York - Labrie-Claybar

James Ernest York, 45, passed away May 20, 2011 in Orange.

A graveside service will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

He was born September 25, 1965 in Orange to Phillip Leo York, Sr. and Inelda Angelica Lopez York. James worked at Roberts Meat Market as a meat cutter and had a passion for heavy metal music. He was a very talented drummer who was just starting to form a band. Those who knew James will always remember him as a kind hearted, generous and loving man.

James is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Leo York, Sr. and brother, David Benjamin York.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Inelda York of Orange; daughter, Destini Kendall; son, Corbin Kendall both of Virginia; daughter, Gabrielle York of Fredericksburg; sister, Cynthia Childress and husband, Kenneth of Orange and brother, Phillip York, Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Orange. He is also survived by his aunt, Rebecca Ramirez and husband, Robert of Orange; uncle, Justo Lopez, Jr. and wife, Edelmira of Houston; cousin, Daniel N. Lopez of Humble and so many other family and friends who will miss and love him dearly.

Condolences

Anonymous May 23, 2011

My heart is saddened again to learn of another loss in the York family with the passing of James. I was in Orange earlier this year, and stopped by Robert's to say hello and visit with James for a few moments. Growing up, I remember James always wante##imported-begin##Chris Ellis##imported-end##

Anonymous May 23, 2011

Although I didn't know James personally except as "my butcher" I grew up with his brother David whom I just adored. James was always smiling and ready to go the extra mile for his customers. My prayers are with his family and Uncle Robert and Aunt Rebecc##imported-begin##Robin Ellis Lamprecht##imported-end##