Jimmy was born on September 26, 1929 in Miami, FL to the late Maxwell and Georgia James.
He graduated from Forest Ave High School in Dallas. He worked as an engineer for Siemens Engineering, LTV and Texas Instruments.
Jimmy adored his little great-grandsons and hobbies included anything water related, especially fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joyzell James; children, Gloria, Denise and Michael; grandchildren, Tammy, Tiffany, Melissa, Gayla, Gena and Heather; stepchildren, Michael, Lisa, Susan, Sandra, Donna, and Timothy.
He was preceded in death by his son Matthew Gregory James and sisters Maxine Wilson and Georgia James.
No services are planned at this time.