James was born on September 8, 1953, in Taylor, TX to Joe and Mildred (Zezulka) Zycha. James worked as a house painter for over 20 years before retiring. He loved good barbecue, Cincinnati Reds baseball and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He enjoyed back-roading, the company of family and friends, and sitting outside listening to Polka.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mildred Zycha; brother Leo Zycha and sister Lillian Crisp.
James is survived by his daughters, Tina Wilkerson and husband Keith of Smithville, Kacy Zycha of Rockdale; sons, J.D. Zycha and wife Kristen of Rockdale, Dalton Zycha of Taylor; sisters, Irene Bucanek of Taylor, Darlene Pyle and husband John of Taylor; grandchildren, Emma, Noah, Novalea, Tyler, Arianna, Dawson and Jensen; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life for James is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2 PM at the VFW Hall in Thorndale.