MILFORD - Herbert Joseph "Herbie" James, of Milford died at home on Tuesday May 10, 2016. He was born in Leigh High , Pa., the son of the late Robert Lee and Joyce Thornton. He worked at Mildo Corp. and Sea Watch in Milford prior to retirement. He is survived by his wife, Janet Willey James; two children, Michael Joseph James and Sheila Sherman; four grandchildren, Donna Rae and Savannah Grace James and Shatia and Tynesha Sherman; and one great grandson, Tyair'e Jones. Also, two nieces Barbara Thornton and Brenda Williams. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Berry Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front Street, Milford, where friends may call from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for a viewing. Interment will be at McColley's Cemetery, Georgetown, DE.