He grew up in Fort Worth and Graduated from R.L. Paschal High School, and worked as a machinist at Stratoflex for many years, and retired from Bell Helicopter in 2013.
James enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, deer hunting, Hot Rods and Classic Cars.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jewell J. Pyeatt & Hodge F. Pyeatt as well as several Aunts and cousins.
Survivors include his 3 daughters: Kimberly & husband Billy Elliott of Burleson, TX, Cynthia & Husband Lyle Weaver of Boyd, TX, Christy & husband Adam Foster of San Angelo, TX; Mother of his Children: Mary Soto; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great grandchildren and 2 on the way; along with several cousins and friends. He will be missed.
His family will have a Celebration of Life, Sunday, May 22nd at the home of one of his daughters.