Passed away on the morning of February 8th, 2013 in Sacramento, CA. James was born on September 7th, 1929 in Tuscon, Arizona. He attended California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo, where he met his wife, Peggy which began a wonderful family, including two daughters, Cynthia and Christi. James served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and served further in the Air Force Reserve, while also having a career working with Sacramento County. James is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia Claypool Lang and Christi Claypool; as well as his loving sister, Gene Snyder; granddaughter, Jordan Margaret Lang and son-in-law, Joseph Lang. James will be missed by all, and may he rest in Eternal Peace. Closed casket visitation will begin Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM, followed by a graveside service at 2 PM, both at Mount Vernon Memorial Park and Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA.