Before coming to Louisville, he worked for the University of Kentucky Eye bank, and was a Funeral Director for Kerr Brother's Funeral Home, and Milwards.
He was the retired Director of University of Louisvill Ophthalmology Eye Bank.
He is survived by his loving wife; Jean, son; Tyler, step-son; Brandon Adkins, 2 step-granddaughters; Devon & Lily Adkins, and Brother-in-laws; Bernie Hoffeld, Danny, Robert and John Little, and extended family, and many friends.
A service to celebrate James life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday in the Chapel of Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave. The family requests contributions to Hosparus of Louisville. Your welcomed to visit with the family on Saturday, after 1:30 p.m.
Please send your condolence to the family www.archlheadycralle.com