James was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Josephine Leyden.
James will be deeply missed by his wife, Fay; children, Annette (Bradley) Clow, Vincent Leyden, Christopher (Michelle) Leyden, Amy (Will) Guenther; step-children, Cheryl (Michael) Messner, Stephanie (Daniel) McCuley, Candice (Bucky) Roetman, Susan (Gary) Schmitt, Patrice (Ted Welsch) Johnson; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Private family service will take place at Gearhart Funeral Home. Interment at Morningside Memorial Gardens.
Funeral service will be streamed on Gearhart Funeral Home Facebook page.
