Ivory Gromyko

Yamani James

Mr. Ivory Gromyko Yamani James, age 40, a native of Jackson, AL and a resident of Tallahassee, FL departed this life May 15, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL.

"Myko", as he was lovingly known, was a 1998 graduate of Bay County High School. He furthered his education at Gulf Coast State College and Tallahassee Community College. He was a member of Scotts Temple Masonic Lodge #404. "Myko" was a motorcycle enthusiast.

He is survived by his children whom he loved dearly; mother, Irma Burden; father, Rev. Dr. Ivory (Mary T.) James; three brothers, Earnest Burden, LaBarron (Tiffany) Burden and Russell A. Wright, Jr.; two sisters, Ivriel James and Kristen Wright, and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives, and friends.

Observances are scheduled as follows: viewing Thursday, May 21, 2020, 4pm until 6pm at Tillman of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL; viewing Friday, May 22, 2020, 3pm until 7pm at Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, AL. Graveside service, Saturday, May 23, 2020, 11am at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 9775 AL-Hwy 69 (in the Salitpa Community of) Jackson, AL 36545; Rev. Mary Pettway, Officiating; Rev. Dr. Ivory James, Eulogist.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.