He graduated from R.L. Paschal High School and attended TCU graduating with a degree in Geology. He was a banker at Fort Worth National Bank and retired when it transitioned to Chase Bank. After retirement, he worked at the Amon Carter Museum, Trinity Terrace retirement community, and volunteered in the Harris Hospital Southwest mailroom.
He loved planning and taking family vacations and talking on his CB radio on the road with the handle “Mr. Magoo.” James was also known as a serious negotiator being sought after by family and friends when they considered large purchases—especially cars. He loved getting a good deal! He was meticulous with his cars and enjoyed restoring several classic Volkswagens.
James met his second wife, Peggy, at WPS (Widowed Persons Service) of Tarrant County and they were happily married for 14 years. They loved to have their daily shot glass of Dr. Pepper at 3pm sharp! They enjoyed spending time with their church family at Arborlawn United Methodist Church.
James is survived by his wife Peggy; daughter Leigh Ann Gutierrez (Julian); son Drew Huddleston (Gary); grandson Cameron Gutierrez; stepson Keith Jones, stepdaughters Dara Jones and Cara Hennen (John); and many step grandchildren and step greatgrandchildren.
There will be a family burial Saturday morning, May 15, at 10 am at Laurel Land. There is also a memorial service at Arborlawn United Methodist Church at 1 pm, Saturday, May 15.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Arborlawn United Methodist Church Foundation.
