The life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Delores James-Cain will be remembered with services in Lutz and Tampa, Florida this weekend. The pastor and gospel singer passed November 16th, at the age of 71.
Public viewing and visitation will be held Friday, November 28, from 12 noon to 7 PM at Heritage Christian Community Baptist Church, where Rev. Dr. James-Cain was organizer and pastor. A private service for church members and family will follow at 7 PM.
A second public viewing will take place Saturday, November 29, at 9 AM, with the Celebration of Life Service beginning at 10 AM at Bible-Based Fellowship Church in Tampa. The service will be led by Anthony White, Lead Pastor, with Pastor Floyd D. James, Sr. serving as eulogist. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive.
In the gospel music community, Rev. Dr. James-Cain was a noted soloist, directress, and workshop facilitator. Her recordings with Florida Mass Choir brought us classics like “Jesus Is the Light,” “Be Ye Steadfast,” and “Send Your Power.”
The GMF community sends up prayers for Rev. Dr. James-Cain’s family, church family, friends, and supporters.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.