James was born in Crestline, Ohio on September 9, 1957 to Thomas and Eula (Prater) Conley. He retired after 30 plus years from Firestone. A sports fan who enjoyed golfing, playing softball and could be found watching his favorite teams, the Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He found pleasure in a day of fishing.
James is survived by his sons, Jason Conley and Matthew (fiancé, Keri Howe) Conley; his step-children, Glen (Stephanie) Lamb, Brad Picklesimer, Lisa Picklesimer, Mindy Picklesimer, and Crystal Picklesimer; grandchild, Jasmine Reinbolt; and his siblings; Sherman Conley and Maggie Bertram.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jeanette (Hall) Conley; brother, Dave Conley; and half brother, Tommy Conley Jr.
There will be no public services held. Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield is honored to serve the Conley family.