Rev. Henry Thomas "H.T." James, age 95 of Ellijay, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born September 7, 1926 in Ellijay, GA to his late parents Henry Thomas and Florida Angeline (Ledford) James. Mr. James was a Baptist minister and a member of the Flat Branch Baptist Church. He was a lifelong farmer, worked many years for Davenport Hosiery Mills, was a warden with the Gilmer County Corrections Department and was a member of the U.S. Army and Army reserve. Mr. James is preceded in death by his wife Vinnie Ruth Gooch, sons Joseph Henry James, Billy Barnard, and Bobby Barnard, grandson Darrell Bryant and five siblings, Jackie, Edna Norton, Bessie Woodard, Dessie Mae Norton, and infant brother. Survivors include daughters Deborah James and Ann Barnard, grandchildren Joseph Thomas James, Leslie Keith, Alison Barnard, Lauren Smith Schosger, four great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, sister Dorothy Harper, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and special friend Carol Willingham. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday October 23, 2021 at Logan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Griggs, Rev. Tony Withrow, Rev. Roy Scott, Rev. Franklin Harper, Rev. Eddie Kerr officiating. Arnold Banks, Eddie Brooks, Nathan Cheek, Jason Davis, Jeremy Ledford, Wayne Ledford, Scott McCoy, Harold Norton, Luke Pendley, and Eddie Woodard serving as pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday, October 22, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm at the funeral home. The family would like to extend special thanks to all the wonderful friends, caregivers, and healthcare providers who gave loving care and support to Mr. James, especially during recent illnesses. Flowers are being accepted or donations may be made to the Flat Branch Baptist Church or Salem Baptist Church in memory of Mr. James. Due to the current Covid-19 crisis, the family asks that all visitors please wear mask. Family requests no food be brought to the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.loganfuneralhome.com. Logan Funeral Home & Chapel in charge of arrangements.