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Tommy James Celebrates His 79th with Family and
Friends
Sojourner’s Truth Staff
Dozens of family members
and friends joined Thomas James at Forresters on the River
on Sunday, October 4 to celebrate his 79th
birthday. The party was hosted by hir brother, Louis James,
president of Motor City Logistics of Detroit and his wife,
Donna Kames.
James was feted during the
evening by an eclectic group of people who love him dearly
including his children – Lesa, Steve and Tanya; his
stepchildren – Carla, Thomas, Brittany and Amanda; his
grandchildren – Steve, Jr.; Randy, Patrice; Nikki and Lily.
Out-of-town guests
included Dolores McCarroll, sister, of Starkville, MS; John
James, brother of Farmington Hills, MI; Sarah Hall,
sister-in-law, of Columbus, OH; Mr. and Ms. Cornell Moore of
Detroit; Mr. and Ms. Keith Moore of Detroit, among others.
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James and wife Donna Moore-James
James and grandchildren - Lilly Mayes, Randy James,
Steve James, Jr, Patrice James, Nikki Mayes |
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James’ friends, old and
new, were able to “Light Up the Night” with a little cigar
smoking on the patio overlooking the Maumee River. DJ Victor
Taylor entertained the guests while they feasted on hors
d’oeuvres, champagne and cake. Thanks to the artistic
talents of James’ cousin and decorator, Charlene Miller, the
cake was topped with two of his favorites – a brandy snifter
f Grand Marnier and a couple of cigars. All ready to “Light
Up the Night.”
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