SCHENECTADY – James Pauline was called home on March 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. James was the son of the late Annie Willingham Dabney and Willie Pauline. James was born in Southport, S.C., and raised in Albany. James served in the United States Air Force from 1950 – 1956. After being honorably discharged, James worked for the railroad company and several other jobs before retiring from Wassaic Developmental Center, in Wassaic. He loved horse shows and traveling. He would often catch the train before he got his license, with donuts and cider in hand, to visit his daughters. James leaves to mourn his loving daughters, Helen Pauline of Portsmouth, Va., Theresa Ann Pauline of Atlanta, Ga.; and his brother Walter Dabney of Albany. James was blessed with eight grandchildren, Damien (Candi) of Virginia, Johnnie, Dana (Vashon), El’ Shariem, El’Shatiek, El’Shamir, Richard, and Shayron; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and special aunt, Juanita Willingham; niece, Lavonia Acacio; godbrother, William McDuffie; godson, James Fishcher Jr. of Vermont; and his special friends, Mr. and Mrs James Fischer Sr. of Amenia, N.Y. James is also survived by a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that he encountered throughout his life’s journey. James was predeceased by the “love of his life and mother of his daughters,” Morriscenia Owens; brother, Roosevelt Pauline; two sisters, Emily and Barbara Ann Dabney; two favorite uncles, Adam (Doc) Willingham, Benjamin (Ben) Willingham (Margaret); special niece, Sharee’ Pauline; special friend, Carol Poisman who played a major role in his family lives. A very heartfelt thanks to his caregivers during James transition home, Dana, Vashon, El’Shariem and El’Shatiek. Calling hours and services will be on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, N. Pearl St., Albany, viewing 10 a.m. tp 12 p.m.; service, 12 p.m.; repass at the Church immediately following the service. Burial will be private at a later date. To leave a special message for the family online, visit newcomeralbany.com.
