He graduated from NKC High School in 1950. Enlisted in the Navy and served 4 years. He retired from KPL Gas after 34 years.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Flack and Pauline Flack; brothers, Fred Flack and Gary Flack; and daughter, Paula Flack. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, JoAnn Flack; sons, Jim Flack and Eric Flack; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.