James Lewis Waites, 77 of Troy, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in his residence. He was born in Cookville, Tennessee on February 5, 1936 the son of Herman & Margie (Stockton) Waites.

He is survived by his wife Shirley (Bayambago) Waites, 3 sons John (Missy) Waites, Jesse (Jeni) Waites, and Jamie (Kathy) Waites, 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 4 brothers and sisters Grady Waites, Preston Waites, Pat O''Neil, and Lennie Loftis, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife Mary Waites in 1996.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am in the New Life Worship Center, 3350 Benchwood, Dayton, Oh. 45414. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am in the church with Pastor Tom Friend and Bishop Ronald Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Memorial Contributions may be made in James'' memory to Hospice of Miami Co., P.O. Box 502 Troy, Ohio 45373. Services have been entrusted to the Blessing Funeral Home, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.