Buddy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved racing - NASCAR, stockcar, racing at BIR, and drag racing at Holiday Beach and I-22. He loved Spending time with all his racing friends.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Patricia James; his son Richard James (Crystal), his grandchildren Samantha James (Cody), Daylin James (Annalise), Ava James, Blake Cook (Brianna), Samantha McDaniel, his great-grandchildren Kason Cook, Blakely Cook and his niece Michelle McDaniel.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Ora James; his sister Shirley James Ray (Charles Ray).
A visitation for Kenneth will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, 2200 Skyland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. A funeral service will occur Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM, 2200 Skyland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. A committal service will occur Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM at Memory Chapel Funeral Home & Memory Hill Gardens, 2200 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.