James Douglas Rountree, of Williamsburg, died on February 13, 2011, at the age of 50. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph M. Rountree.

He was a member of the Lafayette High School Class of 1978 and later attended NC State University. James was the owner and operator of Williamsburg Driveline and Transmission. He was a member of Walnut Hills Baptist Church. A lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group and Tidewater Chapter, James loved riding his motorcycle, NASCAR, and traveling to race tracks. He was also an accomplished carpenter.

James is survived by his mother, Jeannette W. Rountree, his sister, Sharon K. Wolf, and his brother-in-law, Troy C. Wolf.