Burial will be at Haven of Memories in Canton, TX.
He passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 in Lewisville, TX.
James was born August 29, 1932 to Ernest R. and Ella Lange Pollei in Rosebud, TX.
He grew up in Rosebud before moving to Dallas. He joined the Navy during the Korean War. James drove an ambulance before working in the heating and air conditioning business. After retiring from this business, he drove a truck for several years. He enjoyed NASCAR, building and racing dune buggies and spending time with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Ernest and Ella Pollei, Wife, Jo Ann Pollei, Sister, Viola Gottschalk, and Brother, Edmond Pollei.
James is survived by his Daughter, Joyce and Mark Hall, Daughter, Jeanie and Eric Rosner, Daughter, Julie and Eric Smith, Grandchildren, Ashley and Peter Healey, Paul Henry, Lindsey Henry, Holly and Jason Erler, Andrew Rosner, Krista and Justin Crawford, Lora Hall, Brandon Hall and Shiara Smith, Great Grandchildren, Brooklyn Marie Erler, Addison Rene Erler, Preston James Healey, Mary Paige Healey, Grayson Wade Erler, Jaxson Jarrett, and Abigail Terrell, and Brother, Lee Ray Pollei.
Family will receive friends Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
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