James Monroe, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-four on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chapel Hill, NC. James was born on July 16, 1931, in Wagram, NC to the late Henry Green Monroe and the late Cora Pouncey Monroe.
James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Candida Monroe, of 49 years. He leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter, Dr. Cora Anna Monroe and a son, Dr. James Joseph Monroe; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen Powell, Mrs. Larah Fuller, and Mrs. Mary Ann Williams; two brothers, Mr. Linwood Monroe and Mr. Henry Green Monroe, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends.
James Monroe began his education in the public schools of Scotland Co., and attended Raleigh Public schools. He graduated from Washington High School in Raleigh, NC. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science at Burlington Community College of New Jersey. He attended NC A&T State University for two years.
James joined the United States Air Force Noncommissioned Officers Academy, and served his country until his retirement. He was a Technical Sergeant Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic, Quality Control Inspector/Evaluator, United States Air Force; and served as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic Leader at the Naval Air Propulsion Test Center after retirement.
As a civil servant, James worked with State Representatives of North Carolina to have his alma mater, Washington High School recognized as a National Historic Landmark in the National Registry of Historic Places. He was a member of the Washington High School Graduating Class of 1951.
Interment with Military Rites was at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Creech Road, Garner, NC.
