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Miami Gardens Church of Christ
Date: 08-23-2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Time: 10:00 AM
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Obituary
Michael Anthony James was born in Miami, Florida, on May 31, 1983, to Darlene James and James Sanchez.
He attended Buena Vista Elementary, Allapattah Middle School, Parkway Middle School, and Carol City Senior High School.
Michael, or "Spanky" as he was affectionately called, was outgoing, liked to party, and meet new people. He was passionate about music and making music. He made beats and played the keyboard. He was always open to new experiences and finding new ways to make money. He was an avid believer in uplifting the family by helping them obtain new revenue streams by investing in the stock market. He also worked as a conduit to achieve their goals.
Upon graduating from high school, he worked as a warehouse laborer, where he was eventually promoted to a managerial position. He also worked as security with the state of Florida for many years.
Michael passed away on July 29, 2025. His giving spirit, beautiful smile, and loving presence will be severely missed.
To cherish his memory, he leaves behind: his mother, Darlene James; brothers, Mark James (LaToya Robinson) and Julian Castrillo; uncles, David James (Lisa James), Clyde James, Alfred James (Selina James), Robert James (Margaret James), Charles James, and Alfonso Johnson; aunt, Elizabeth Warren (Steven Warren); nieces, Star and Skye; and a host of other family members, including cousins, David, Micah, Anthony, Quintara, Quanda, Xavier, and friends.
He attended Buena Vista Elementary, Allapattah Middle School, Parkway Middle School, and Carol City Senior High School.
Michael, or "Spanky" as he was affectionately called, was outgoing, liked to party, and meet new people. He was passionate about music and making music. He made beats and played the keyboard. He was always open to new experiences and finding new ways to make money. He was an avid believer in uplifting the family by helping them obtain new revenue streams by investing in the stock market. He also worked as a conduit to achieve their goals.
Upon graduating from high school, he worked as a warehouse laborer, where he was eventually promoted to a managerial position. He also worked as security with the state of Florida for many years.
Michael passed away on July 29, 2025. His giving spirit, beautiful smile, and loving presence will be severely missed.
To cherish his memory, he leaves behind: his mother, Darlene James; brothers, Mark James (LaToya Robinson) and Julian Castrillo; uncles, David James (Lisa James), Clyde James, Alfred James (Selina James), Robert James (Margaret James), Charles James, and Alfonso Johnson; aunt, Elizabeth Warren (Steven Warren); nieces, Star and Skye; and a host of other family members, including cousins, David, Micah, Anthony, Quintara, Quanda, Xavier, and friends.