James Henry Schofield was born January 19. 1957 in Evanston, Illinois to the late Henry and Odessa Schofield. James was the second of four children.
James grew up, worked and attended schools in Evanston, IL. James was employed at the Embassy Suites in Deerfield, IL for 17 years. He also worked at the Westin Hotel in Wheeling, IL for 12 years. He had a passion for people and enjoyed both places of employment.
James joined Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church in North Chicago IL under the late Pastor Henry Woods Sr. He continued to serve as a faithful member and trusted servant under Pastor Anthony Morgan Sr. James was a faithful member of The Brotherhood Men Ministry and the Male Choirs.
James was married to Sandra Wynn Schofield for over 25 years. To this union they co-parented three children.
James leaves to cherish his memories three children, Rolando, of Skokie IL Monique of Washington D.C, and Tiffany of Huntsville, Alabama. Three grandchildren, Trenton, Terry and Taliah of Washington D.C. Two brothers Samuel (Debra) Schofield, of Des Plaines IL, Gregory Hazelwood, of Indianapolis IN. Two sisters Patricia Sanders, of Macon MS and Annie (Queenie) Mitchell, of Evanston IL. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Mr. Philip L. Gillette ~ Funeral Director
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