James Edward Grier, 65, passed on March 14, 2022. He was born to James Grier and Louise Grier in Washington, D.C. on October 22, 1956.

He married Tressie Grier and they have been married for over 26 years at the time of James passing. James had 3 children James Grier Jr, Regina Grier, Jeffrey Grier, and 2 step-children Tressie Lofty and Joey Malone. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. James Grier, Jamal Grier, Jerome Grier, Jasmine Grier, Jamia Grier, Joshua Grier, Jalisa Grier, Dayonna Harris, Antoine Grier, Kyree Wilson, Aprecia Lane, John Lane, Bryan Lofty, and Bryanna Lofty And 2 great grandchildren Ezekiel Harris and Juzulah White.

James graduated from DC public schools.

James worked at Charles R. Smith property management and PG county hospital where he was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people And his devotion and hard work was often celebrated.