He is survived by his sisters Esther (Dana) Kathy (Ryan) Kristy (Tim) and Rachel (Darl), his ex-wife Patti, daughters Janice and Adria, and his 9 grandchildren.
James was born in Phoenix and was a welder by trade. He was an accomplished artist and enjoyed painting as well as creating metal artwork.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday February 07, 2025 at 1:00 pm, at West Resthaven, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301.