Timothy D. “Pops” James Sr., 59, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, 2026. 

Born Nov. 22,1961, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Robert James Jr. and Patricia Ann Truehart.

Tim was born and raised in Buffalo, NY surrounded with a large, caring, loving family, Tim was a very family-oriented man. In his younger years of life, he spent many weekends and nights on Northland St. at his grandmother’s house. When he was going to school, he spent his time on Landon St. where he was accompanied by his great aunt and sister. After graduating from Grover Cleveland High School in 1985 he left and made his new residence in Bradford, He has resided in Bradford for the last 35+ years.

Tim had many friends, He was a very fun, outgoing, loving man, He was respectful, humble, and proud. He loved to cook, have company, listen to music, watch sports and wrestling, but most at all loved being a dad and loved his children. He loved playing video games with his children watching them grow and teaching them. He was proud to be their father.

Tim is survived by his three beloved sons and one beloved daughter Nathaniel James Harvey, Timothy James Jr., Devin James, and Ava P. James, five beloved grandchildren Morgan Evan, Leigha Evan, Rihanna Harvey, Ezmae Harvey, Amara Harvey, three brothers and one sister Jarrell James, Willie Wood, Toma Jarnes, and Naja James, and three aunts and one uncle all of Buffalo NY.

He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters. Robert James Jr., Patricia Ann Truehart, Wanda Austin, and Felicia Parker, his great aunt Ruby Yates and several aunts.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
 
Any contributions can be made to the Go Fund Me By Allison White. 

The James family deeply appreciates the outpouring of love, support, and sympathy during this time of unexpected loss. The Kind words, gestures, and prayers offered in memory of our beloved father, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle have brought us comfort beyond what words can express. We ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts and may God bless each of you with his peace and grace.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com