There will be no death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” James Michael Francis Prichard, 14, of Elizabethton, beloved son, brother, nephew and cousin, was called home to Heaven on Aug. 2, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Jeannetta Alice Prichard; his stepbrother, Brandon Prichard (fiancée Katy Collins); his loving grandmother, Joyce Russo; his Uncle, Jimmy (James) and Aunt Susan Russo and Aunt Marlena Milburn; Uncle Bawily and Aunt Leora Kipimo. James was taught at home by his loving teachers, Alyssa Fisher and Christa Ramsey, to name a few. Included is the information for the research center that was used for James so he could live on to help others.