Mr. James Edward Harley, 87, was born on February 11, 1930 in Edgefield, SC. He moved to Winston-Salem, NC when he was a year old and was raised by his Aunt Hattie Harley. He attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and enlisted into the United States Army in 1951. Harley was a hard worker and diligent servant of people while employed at Russell Funeral Home and Hooper Funeral Home. It was under the leadership of Carl H. Russell, Sr. that "Harley" found his passion for funeral service and serving the community in their time of bereavement. He became licensed in 1956 and dedicated his life to the service of others. He was a loyal and faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. There, he was a member of the Usher Board and served as president for several years. He was also a member of Saint Marks Laymen at Mt. Zion. On the 1st day of February 2018, God sent the call to send his angels to James Edward Harley, to rest with his faithful and humble servants after an extended illness. Preceding his death were his loving wife Mrs. Carol Felton Harley; a loving daughter, Ms. Lynette Harley; one sister, Mrs. Ethel L. Williams of Queens, NY; and a devoted uncle, Matthew Bonham. He leaves behind to cherish his legacy a precious granddaughter, Carlissa Harley; great-grandsons, Master Zechariah Harley and Master Patrick Phillips, Jr. of Winston-Salem; sister-in-law, Phyllis Glaspie of Winston-Salem; nephews, Jimmie Bonham, Ivory Watson, Garrett Glaspie and Justin Glaspie; and cousins, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30 AM until 12:00 noon on Thursday at the Church.