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James "BJ" Marcel Horsley, of Fluvanna County, Virginia, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the age of 25 while at his home in New Bern, North Carolina.

James was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on June 18 ^th , 1995 to Zelda Anderson and James Horsley on Father's Day. He graduated from Fluvanna County High School in May of 2013. Immediately after graduating, he joined the Marines and enjoyed serving his country. He often reflected on his service as a Marine and was most grateful for his time and experiences while stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

James was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend. He was an enthusiastic, humorous, fun-spirited person who naturally inspired others. He worked as a backhoe operator for S.T. Wooten of Wilmington, North Carolina. He often was known for his talents with his hands including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and many other home improvement skills. He used his cooking abilities to secure licensure as a remarkably successful chef who loved to be in the kitchen. He also enjoyed maintaining and sharpening those skills by preparing amazing cuisines on the waterfront. As a member of the House of God of Cobham, Virginia, he enjoyed exercising his faith.

James is survived by his parents, Zelda (Raven) Anderson and Henry Anderson; his biological father; his children, Vivian Thompson and his "great baby", Mia Alese Horsley; his brothers, Davonte' Raven, James "Maine" Horsley Jr., James Jones and ; sisters, Quanisha Renee Raven (Johnny) and Mary Chavis-Coles (Vincent); his step-brother, Enoch Anderson; step-sister, Naomi Anderson; his grandmothers, Lucy Raven and Mrs. Nell; his fiancé, Mica Townley; his special aunt Geneva and a host of aunts, uncles, niece, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his grandfathers, Walter Horsley and Willie James Raven, Jr.

"BJ" will be deeply missed by his family, friends, church family, and all who knew him.

A graveside funeral service is scheduled for 1pm Thursday, December 3, 2020 at The House of God of Cobham, Virginia. The family will receive friends to share in a viewing from 11am until 1pm before the service. The family also welcomes friends to share in a family night at D. D. Watson Fork Union Chapel 4002 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, Virginia on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 from 4-7pm. Apostle James Ragland will officiate the service. Flowers, donations and condolences may be offered at ddwatsonmortician.com.