Mr. Alexander Leroy "Al" James, Jr., age 69, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. James was born February 26, 1957, in Trion, GA, son of the late Alexander Leroy James, Sr. and Linnie Lipham James.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted husband, father, and Paw Paw.  Mr. James was also a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served from 1976 – 1980.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the maintenance department of Mount Vernon Mills.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Becky James and Mary Ann Henderson; a brother, Randy James; and a granddaughter, Arabella Poster.

Survivors include his wife, Tina James; daughters, Ashley (Michael) Poster, Alexandria (Kendall) Turnbull; sisters, Alexa (Curtis) Stoner, Kim Piper; grandchildren, Benjamin, Zoe, and Lillian "Varmit"; sisters-in-law, Mona Beal, Patti Karr; special niece, Brittany Watson; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his beloved dog, General.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, March 5, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Kendall Turnbull officiating.

Mr. James will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.