James Arlelia Sessoms

June 30, 1944 - January 19, 2021

Mr. James Arlelia Sessoms (76) transitioned from this life on January 19, 2021 at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Lula Cherry Sessoms of Bertie County. Mr. Sessoms attended the public schools of Bertie County where he graduated from C.G White High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Armed Forces (Airforce). Once his tour of duty was completed he started working on Wall Street as a teletype until his retirement. He worked at odd and end jobs after retiring to remain busy. In 2002 he migrated from Bronx, NY back home to Colerain, NC. Left to cherish his memories are; his wife, Dorothy White Sessoms; two daughters, Sandra Cooper (John) and Andrea Whitfield (Billy); five grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Ann Sessoms; one brother, Charlie Sessoms; a host of great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.