James William Symons

James William Symons, 69 years old, passed away on March 22, 2018 at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale, Arizona. He was born on January 12, 1949 in Hancock, Michigan to William and Mildred Symons. James is survived by his wife, Sheila; their 4 children: Michael, Anthony, Joseph and Rebecca and her husband Jeremy; his 6 grandchildren: Brandon, Kayla Symons, Brianna, Trevor, Landen and Bradley; his sister Darlene; his sister-in-law Terry and her husband Eddie; his brother-in-law Tom and his wife Robin, as well as his nephews: David, Tyler, and Adam. James was a jack of all trades, and always said he was “a legend in his own mind”. He served 2 years in the Army and was honorably discharged as an E4. James could make everyone laugh and could start a conversation with anyone. He will forever be in our hearts and will forever be a legend in our minds. Services will be held March 29, 2018 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ, at 11 AM with interment to follow at 2 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ.