The family moved to Duarte, CA in 1969, where he attended Plymouth Elementary, Northview Junior High, and graduated from Duarte High School in 1977.
James enlisted in the United States Army in 1978 and received an honorable discharge in 1981.
James attended truck-driving school with CR England and drove for 5 years.
After trucking, James became a mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles and watching old cowboy western movies. James also found joy in spending time with his dog, Tas 1, 2, & 3 and helping his mother.
James is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Savage. Leaving behind to cherish his memory; Mother Doris Somerville of Rialto, CA, Fiancé Sherrie Roberson of Moreno Valley, Sisters Tamika Savage of Fontana, CA, and his sister Madhu Pope (Deon) of Colton, CA, Daughters Jessica & Miracle Harold of Victorville, CA, son James Harold Jr. of Victorville, CA, Uncles Charles (Liz) Adams of Clarksville, Tennessee Gary (Tanya) Adams of Fontana, CA, and a loving host of Grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.