

He had been employed at Uniseal and Evansville ARC. He enjoyed sports and his favorite baseball team was the Chicago Cubs.
James was of the Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Elles; and his step-father, Robert Gurley.
James is survived by his mother, Mary Margaret Gurley of Evansville; sister, Ann Gurley Morrow (Brian) of Paducah, KY; brothers, William Elles of Memphis, TN, and Michael Elles of Dallas, TX; 3 nieces; 2 nephews; and 1 great nephew.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am, Monday, August 15, 2011, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1303 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN, officiated by Father Alex Zenthoefer, with entombment at Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday, 2-5 pm at Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Community Living Association, c/o Evansville Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.
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