In Loving Memory of
James Earl Washington
October 22, 1954 – December 18, 2025
James Earl Washington, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.
Born in Corona, California, James lived a life defined by integrity, steadiness, and quiet strength. A retired salesman, he valued hard work, fairness, and treating others with respect—principles that guided both his professional life and his personal relationships.
James is survived by his children: Myesha Febres (Naomi), Nakia Washington, Mason Smith-Washington, and Raveyn Barnes-Washington, and by his bonus children, Jasmyne Coward and Darcy Barnes. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Noah Washington and Mykell Brown, along with five bonus grandchildren who brought him great joy. He is further survived by his sisters, Mary Washington, Rebecca Caton, Linda Washington, and Nadine Washington, as well as extended family and friends. He was known simply as “Uncle” to several nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his son, James Earl Washington II; his parents, James V. Washington and Annie Lee Washington (Stewart); his sister, Alicia Marie Washington; and his brother, James V. Washington, Jr.
James enjoyed playing basketball, a good game of spades, and backgammon—especially when there was a worthy opponent. He valued connection, conversation, and time spent with those he loved.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.
James will be remembered as a dependable and grounding presence, deeply devoted to family and committed to showing up for others. His legacy lives on in the values he shared and the lives he touched.