Charles James Obituary

CHEROKEE - Charles Asa James 53, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born July 24, 1971, in Andrews. He is the son of the late Kenneth Wayne James Sr. of Marble and Stella Louise Carver James of Bryson City.
Charles loved all music especially heavy metal. He was a renowned drummer. Charles played in many bands and with many musicians. He loved playing music and especially going to his favorite band's concerts.
Charles loved spending time with family and friends and he was always there to help in anything needed. A man of great faith, Charles was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Charles worked for Harrah's Cherokee Casino for almost 24 years, where he was a security guard.
Charles was dearly loved by his sisters, Lisa James of Robbinsville and Laura (Mark) James of Florida; brothers, Kenny James Jr. of Marble and Steven James of Missouri. He was very much loved by his nieces and nephews, Kendyl James Bowles, Anita Blackmon Chan, Alexis Jenkins Evans and William Blackmon; and great nephews Jace, Bo, James and Jude.
A funeral service was held Thursday, July 10 at the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home at 11 a.m. The Family received friends an hour prior to the service. Burial followed in the Yellow Creek Cemetery located in Robbinsville.