James is survived by his wife, Patsy Yingling; his daughter Shana Edmonds; his son-in-law Frankie Edmonds; his sister Marty Fernandez; his grandchildren Shyann Talley, Madilynn Talley and MackLaren Talley.
James was preceded in death by his father Ellsworth Yingling and his mother June Good.
James served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Vet. He was also a member of Mt. View Free Holiness Church for 13 years.
Visitation will be Wednesday March 1, 2023 from 6-8pm in the at Valhalla Funeral Home 698 Winchester Rd NE Huntsville AL 35811. Celebration of Life will be in the Celebration Chapel Thursday March 2, 2023 at 3pm at Valhalla Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Yingling family.