James Fossan

James Edward Fossan passed away on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Duke University Hospital after a short illness. He was 56 years of age.  

He was a resident of Faith Homes in Durham, N.C., where he was affectionately known as “Gramps” to fellow residents and staff.  

He was a faithful member of Peace Church, attending services there for at least 10 years. 

James is survived by his father, Ernest Fossan of Texas; his maternal uncle and aunt, Millard and LaVonne Nelson of Decorah, Iowa; cousins Ann Rowland, Linda Martin, Mark Nelson and Laurie Biedermann, all of Iowa; numerous second cousins; and many brothers and sisters in Christ at Peace Church.  

He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Nelson Fossan, and his brother, Thomas Fossan.

A celebration of James’s life in Christ was held Saturday, Sept. 22, at Peace Church, Durham, N.C. 

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