James E. Stratman, 52, of Selma, died February 8, 2013 in Selma. Services are scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Ellwood Community Church officiated by Pastor Gary Crum. Burial will be in Ellwood Cemetery in Tyler and is directed by Miller Funeral Service.

Survivors include son, Julius Reeves; daughters, Frederica Posey, Ashley Carter, Takeisha Posey and Tammara Carter; brother, Roy Stratman; sister Evette Green; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.