James was born Nov 19, 1939 in Fort Worth to the late James Monroe and Elizabeth Goodwin, James worked with Lennox Air Conditioning & Heating for many years after his retirement from the military.
He was past Master of the Crowley Lodge 1437 AF&AM. He loved to fish and golf.
Survivors include wife: Joan, Children: Tina, Scott and Cindy, 5 grandsons, 1 great-grandson, sister: Mary and sister-in-law: Jackie, along with extended family and many friends.