James Staats' Obituary
James Staats, age 70, of Georgetown, DE passed away on June 21, 2016 at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, DE. He was born in Wilmington, DE, on April 16, 1946, son of the late James A. Staats and Lola Staats.
Mr. Staats was an avid sports fan who loved to play basketball and baseball. He also enjoyed Motown music and was known for his trademark attire of t-shirts, blue jeans, and sneakers.
Mr. Staats is survived by his son, Francis Earl Williams (Chandra); his two brothers, Roger Crippens of Arizona, and George Crippens of Philadelphia, PA; his sister, Sheila Smith of Wilmington, DE; his three grandchildren, Keyonna Williams, Earl Mahlik Williams, and Perchanda Freeman; and his four great-grandchildren, Bishop Whitehead, Madyson Green, Lakayla Williams, and Eryn White.
All services will be private.
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