James married his first wife Joan and as a young man joined the Air Force. He was soon stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany, and then spent his last post in Missouri. They had one child during his time in the military and four more after moving to Fullerton, California.
A few years after losing Joan to cancer in 1988, James met his second wife, Sue. That marriage lasted until she passed in 2022.
Although his health continued to decline, he enjoyed spending time his last few years watching birds and planes as well as observing people, something he enjoyed doing most of his life. His favorite times though were spent with his family and he passed from this life on March 28, 2024 surrounded by his five children.
He is survived by one brother, Herbert, daughters Karvinna, Ramona, Felicia and Stacey, his son James II and their families that include 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for James will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, 902 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832. A funeral service will occur Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 902 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832. A graveside service will occur Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835.
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