Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Russell "Rusty" Paul James passed away April 27, 2021, at the age of 56. He was the son of the late Paul Wayne James and Barbara Russell James.

Russell was a talented musician from a very early age. He left a great impact on the many people that he was able to teach music. Russell was a devoted father and a true family man.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara James; his wife, Rebecca James; sons, R.J. and Joseph James; daughter, Sara James; brother, Ronnie James; sister, Michelle Nichols; mother-in-law Patricia Winder; brother-in-law Danny Alexander; as well as a host of nieces and ne...