James grew up in Oneida, NY and graduated from Oneida High School. James married Rebecca in Bamburg, Germany on October 4, 1990.
James was in the US Army for 8 1/2 years before going into the Food Service Industry for 20 years. During James time in the Army he served time in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was awarded: National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, three OLC, two Good Conduct Awards, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Starts, Expert Marksmanship Badge Rifle/M16 and Combat Infantry Badge.
In James's free time he loved to watch his Dallas Cowboys play and traveling to Sea World in San Antonio. He had a service cat Cookie who was his best friend for eight years.
James is survived by his wife, Rebecca; son Michael; son Corey; daughter Katie; daughter Brittany; daughter Jessica; and son James III; sister Bobby and sister Terry and 12 grandchildren
James was preceded in death by; father Jim Whitcomb; sister Kathy.
An internment service with military honors for James will be held Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas 76542.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Whitcomb family.
