77 years old, James was born on May 10, 1938 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Leland A Hawkins and Inez Irene Bullock Hawkins. He passed away on May 12, 2015 in Everett, Washington. His life's work was as a machinist in the Tool and Dye industry. James was survived by his beloved wife of 52 years; Barbara M Hawkins, his daughters; Sarah Williams and Rachel Shreve and his son; Howard Hawkins and his grandchildren.