He loved restoring and riding motorcycles, flying RC planes and helicopters, and his guns.
James is survived by his wife, Deborah Ballew; brother David & sister-in-law Ruthie Little; sister-in-laws Barbara Jones and Marietta Blazek & numerous nieces & nephews.
There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Pat H. Foley & Company, 1200 West 34th St. Houston, Texas 77018.