Mr. Driskell was a member of First Providence Missionary Baptist Church and he was a deacon. He worked for many years for Grace Phosphate Co.
He was a very good checker player.
He is survived by his wife, Ella Mae Haygood Driskell, children, Leola E. Ashley, Ora L. White, James Driskell, Jr. Joel Driskell and 13 grandchildren.

Visitation Fri. June 26, 2009 at the funeral home 6PM to 8PM.
Funeral services Sat. June 27, 2009 1:00PM at First Providence Missionary Baptist Church 1030 King St. Bartow, Fl. Interment-Wildwood Cemetery-Bartow, Fl.