Jessup “Jesse James” E. Cadden-James, 26, of Lehigh Township, died unexpectedly on April 3, 2023.

Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of Colleen A. Cadden of Lehigh Township and Carl E. James Jr. of Bowmanstown.

He was a 2015 graduate of Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts. He attended Houghton University, as well as Northampton Community College.

He was currently employed at Kraus Home & Lawn Care, Quakertown, and specialized in home and property maintenance.

He was a member of Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, where he was in music ministry and coaching youth basketball.

He was a volunteer with First Tee – Lehigh Valley, a youth golf program. He was a talented musician and songwriter who loved to play guitar and keyboard. He was also a gifted athlete and enjoyed the games of golf and disc golf.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Gabrielle Cadden-James; and paternal grandparents, Carl E. Sr. and Patricia (Jackson) James, all of Lehigh Township; aunts; uncles; and cousins.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Michael E. and Ann (Kane) Cadden.

Contributions in his name may be offered to First Tee - Lehigh Valley, 6034 Hamilton Blvd., No. 124, Allentown 18106.

Arrangements were made by George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Moorestown – Bath.