James was born March 11, 1973 to the parents of James Williams Edmond and Pearlean Danields Edmond in Sumter, South Caroline.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Pearlean Edmond; brother, Cornelious Edmond.
James is survived by his wife, Tamara Edmond; children, Chris Edmond, Miyana Mcgee, Michael Edmond, Nicholas Moore, Kendrick Edmond, Zaria Prince, William Rockett and Jakarri Houston; father, James Edmond (Jossie); grandchildren, Skyla Goss and Rileigh Grace Moore; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.