James Raul Cervantes, 80, passed away on February 4, 2023 in Dallas, TX. He was born on February 3, 1943 in Dallas, TX to Ramon Sr and Olivia Cervantes. James was raised in Dallas, TX and attended North Dallas High School. He served 4 years in the military and has one daughter. James was a Security Guard at Champion Security where he worked for more than seven years. In his spare time, James enjoyed reading, especially military history. He was an avid major league baseball fan and enjoyed discussing current events. His family and friends will always remember him as a free spirit, and wanderlust, religious and love for his family and he had a spontaneous wit. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Cervantes Cantu; granddaughters, Monica, Crystal Stephanie; great granddaughter, Starla; sisters, Elva Moon, Liz Said and Yolanda Villarreal; brothers, Ramon Jr and Charles and several nieces and nephews.