David L. James, 72, of Fort Wayne, passed away on May 22, 2020. Born on May 11, 1948, in Huntington, he was a son of the late Lewis and Phyllis (Heidman) James. He proudly served his country in the Army, and retired in 2011, from Brotherhood Mutual, after more than 30 years of service as an Insurance Underwriter.
He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Mary (Claxton) James; children, Kimberly (Sari) James, David (Nicole) James, Kristi (Jeff) Helvie, and Leslie (Cory) Reece; grandchildren Andika, Aymeric, Aditya, Emma, Ruby, Mayci, Micah, and Reagan; brother, Dennis (Cindy) James. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Inurnment will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to the Parkinson's Foundation, or the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission.
Arrangements have been entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne.