SOMERSET - James Amos Means, passed away peacefully at the Somerset Ridge Rehabilitation Center on December 7, 2021, at the age of 87. Born on January 14, 1934, to the late Eugene and Lou Etta (Walker) Means in Eutaw, Alabama, he was the third and only son of six children; Mary Jones and Bessie Means of Picayune, MS, Eddie Fleming formally of Natchez, MS (deceased), Lois Johnson of Buffalo, NY, and Alma Hayes of Gulfport, MS.

At a young age, his family relocated to Picayune, MS, where he attended the George Washington Carver High School.  After having enlisted into the United States Navy at an early age, he was also to serve 3 tours in Vietnam during his enlistment. Retiring after 22 yrs of service, he added another 20 years, serving as a civilian at the Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, RI, and held positions in the Supply, Public Works Department and at the Naval Hospital.

James held a variety of other interests.  Aside from his military and civilian career in the United States Navy, he served on the Board of Trustees at Bethel A.M.E. Church located in Fall River, MA, Exalted Ruler of the Trinity Lodge of Elks 183, and was a 32 ^nd degree Prince Hall Mason of the Stone Mill Lodge, both located in Newport, RI.

His hobbies and interests included coin collecting, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

James had 5 children with his late wife, Earline (Bacon) Means; Stephen of Fall River, Stephanie Means (deceased), Sheryl and Sharyn Means both of Somerset, and Sandra Means of Plymouth. All residing in MA. James is also survived by his second wife, Delores (Dupree) Means of Florida, and his 5 step-children; Dorinda, Lawrence, Antoine, Annette, and Danette Dupree. He maintained a close relationship with his granddaughter and grandson; Andrea and Andre Dupree and many other grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all, as well as the many friends and acquaintances he has made along the way.

A visitation for James will be held on Friday, December 17 ^th from 7:30-8:00 A.M. in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, with a service to follow at 8:10 A.M. Interment in MA National Cemetery in Bourne. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .

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