James was raised in Dunas, Texas and served 3 years in the Air Force. He attended Texas A&M University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business in 1957.
James married in 1955 and had 2 children, Gary and Nancy Polson. He is survived by his daughter; Nancy and grandson; Ronnie Forster.
Funeral Services will be held 3:30 P.M., Friday, March 27, 2015 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.