Rick James, 78, of Odum, Ga. passed away, Monday, January 12, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The Wayne County native was a member of Altamaha Baptist Church. Rick pursued many adventures and hobbies that eventually turned into his business such as shrimping, saw milling, trailer park owner and pecan farming. Although he worked most of the time, he enjoyed  hunting and fishing with his sons and time spent at the "The Swamp".  He built and restored a classic vehicle for each one of his children.  When he and Janice would vacation, he could be seen stopping at a stream and mining for treasures. His parents, Sadie Bigon and Nelson James preceded him in death along with his daughter, Tiffany James Daniels; a brother, Lance James and a mother-in-love, Josephine Tyre.

Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Janice Tyre James of Odum; a daughter, Terry Lee (Stacy) Horton and two sons, Shane (Jennifer) Poppell and Justin (Kimberly) James, all of Madray Springs; grandchildren; Caleb (Erin) Poppell, Carson Poppell, Kimball Clements, Eric Feltham, Sadie Horton, Josie and Aubrie James, and Brant Landon Daniels; great granddaughter, Lakelynn and Lynnie Clements, Iley Poppell; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Altamaha Baptist Church with Rev. R.M. Warren officiating. Interment will follow in the Altamaha Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eric Feltham, Carson and Caleb Poppell, Kevin McCrary, Jasper Blanton, Ray Moore, Greg James and Shorty Stephens.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1425 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.