James Anderson

James was born in Amarillo, Texas, on May 26, 1967, to Millie Anderson, his beloved mother. He attended and graduated Palo Duro High School in 1986. He was an amazing athlete where he had succeeded in football, basketball and pole vaulting. As a child, James had a unique look and personality. He was known by a number of nicknames throughout his life.  Many of his friends called him by "melow yellow, dirty red, clumsy dumbsy, smiley and wake him up." Then his family given him new nicknames to big baby, papa, pops, daddy, and last, but not least, Coach James. He bragged proudly of his three children Xavier Calhoun, James Anderson II and Tameisha Anderson and his lovely wife, Pamela Anderson, of 38 years. He adored his grandkids Blaze and Ace Anderson and James Anderson III they were the greatest gifts he could have ever asked for and kept him young. In addition, he treated the daughter-in-law, Jaslyn Calhoun, as if she were his own. His passion for sports developed over 30 years into Coach James. He engaged with the young athletes in his neighborhood from "The Little Rebels, The Tarhills, The Margaret Wills Eagles, The San Jacinto Tigers, to the most recent, The Young Gunz and The Little Dons." He took excellent care of all his teams and mentored numerous children whom he saw them blossom into exceptional men and women. He took pleasure in serving as a father-figure and coach. And lastly, his ability for cooking united everyone. At 19 years old, he started his love for cooking at Garsky then continued his career at Northwest Texas Hospital for over 15 years.  He enjoyed to BBQ and it was the greatest anyone has ever known. Above all, he will be deeply missed by all whom he had encountered with for his generosity, wisdom, kindness, love, and patience.

James is preceded in death by his Grandparents Lois and PD Anderson, his mother Millie Anderson, his brother Tyrone Anderson, his daughter Jamie Anderson, his four Aunts: Sylvia Anderson, Christine Horn, Barbara Anderson, Loretta Scott and his cousin Millicent Anderson. James is preceded in death by his Grandparents Lois and PD Anderson, his mother Millie Anderson, his brother Tyrone Anderson, his daughter Jamie Anderson, his four Aunts: Sylvia Anderson, Christine Horn, Barbara Anderson, Loretta Scott and his cousin Millicent Anderson.

Those left to cherish his memories are his lovely wife Pamela Anderson, his sons: Xavier Calhoun and James Anderson II, his daughter Tameisha Anderson, Three grandchildren, Blaze and Ace Anderson, and James Anderson III and the daughter-in-law, Jaslyn Calhoun. Three aunts he loved like his mother: Deborah (Wilma) Rideau, Gwendolyn Davis, and Brenda Freeman.

A loving caring family which consisted of cousins who he cared for as if they were his siblings: Willie Anderson, Peter Anderson, Tiffaney Anderson, Myra Jones, Sonya Anderson, Brandon Anderson, Akeem Anderson, and Nikkeya Burns. Also, a numerous of cousins.

Childhood friends who became his brothers in life Cecil Elkles, Tim Woods, Micheal Styles, and David RoquelMoore (precedes him in heaven)

In addition, sister-in-laws: Diane (Dewayne) Nance, Renetta Hicks, Donna Gayden, and Juanita (Walter) Potter. Brother-in-laws: Alton T. Jr and Carl Calhoun. Also, an abundance of nieces and nephews. As well as a community filled with generations of young athletes, he not only guided on the basketball courts and football fields, but throughout their lives as well.

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