He was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. James loved listening to music.
Survivors include his siblings, Cynthia Bailey and husband, Roy, Rickey Cormier, and Betty Spinks, all of Sulphur; five nieces and nephews; nine great nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curlise and Betty Cormier.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Deacon Jesse Menard will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.