James Thomas Demby, III

James Thomas Demby, III, affectionately known as "JD" and "Jdizzy," was born on October 10, 1982, in Cambridge, Maryland, to Valerie Beasley and James Thomas Demby, Jr. He departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2026, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

JD was educated in the Dorchester County Public School System and graduated from Cambridge-South Dorchester High School with the Class of 2000.

On December 20, 2019, JD was united in Holy Matrimony to Danielle Pritchett.

JD loved his family, and to know him was to love him. He enjoyed dancing and spending quality time with his family and friends. He was a devoted and die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew him.

JD was employed by several companies throughout his career, including Darling International (Valley Proteins), Starlight Skylight, Solo Cup, Regal Rexnord, and most recently, Food Lion in Cambridge, Maryland.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Danielle Pritchett; two daughters, Jasmyn Demby of Cambridge, Maryland, and Amya Demby (Maleke) of Linkwood, Maryland; one son, James Thomas Demby, IV of Linkwood, Maryland; his mother, Valerie Beasley of Cambridge, Maryland; his father, James Thomas Demby, Jr. (Salena) of East New Market, Maryland; one granddaughter, Essence Brown of Linkwood, Maryland; his grandmother, Marjorie Beasley of Cambridge, Maryland; two brothers, Deondre Demby of Cambridge, Maryland, and Kevin Demby (Brittany) of Baltimore, Maryland; one sister, Marquita Demby (Jasmin) of Laurel, Maryland; two stepbrothers, Jamar Butler (Felicia) of North Carolina and Derrick Brooks of Cambridge, Maryland; one stepsister, Achai Thompson of Tampa, Florida; four aunts, Marie Beasley of Cambridge, Maryland, Jamecia Williams (Jerome, Sr.), Cassandra Brown (Lanny), and Laura Collins (Gary, Sr.), all of East New Market, Maryland; five uncles, Eddie Beasley (Bernice) and William Beasley (Eleanor), both of Cambridge, Maryland, Johnny Beasley (Marlene) of Rhodesdale, Maryland, Nathaniel Keene (Janie) of Linkwood, Maryland, and Dwayne Demby, Sr. (Sandra) of East New Market, Maryland; eight great-aunts, Barbara Taylor, Constance Elliott, Francine Harris, Sarah Jackson (Charles), and Lily Mae Jackson, all of Cambridge, Maryland; Laura Mae Jackson (Bernard) and Katherine McSwain, both of Hurlock, Maryland; and Claretha Williams (Ernest) of Denton, Texas; four great-uncles, Sonny Beasley, Gregory Candy, and Charles Neal, all of Cambridge, Maryland, and Keith Hubbard (Chrissy) of Federalsburg, Maryland; several nieces and nephews, including two special nieces who were especially close to his heart, DeAsia Demby and Kylie Atkins; special cousins, Jerome (Roni) Williams, Jr., Rydell Washington, and Sha'Quna Pinkett; special friends, Timmy Cantrell, Terrence Simms, and John Hastings; and a host of other cousins, relatives, and friends.

JD was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Alfreida Demby, Sr.; his maternal grandfather, William Keene, Sr.; two uncles, Kevin Demby and Samuel Beasley; cousin, Dwayne Demby, Jr.; a special friend, Albert Mills; and other beloved family members.

Though he has departed this earthly life, the love, laughter, and memories of James Thomas Demby, III will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.