He worked at Crawford Door and Docks for many years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, motorcycles and spending time with his granddaughter.
James is survived by his daughter, Crystal M. Byers; granddaughter, Gabrielle Eagleson; parents, Jim and Mary Byers; sisters, Debbie (Roger) Smith, Sherry (Terry) Snodgrass and Kim (Stan) Blazier; brother, Matthew Byers; former wife of 32 years, Rebecca A. Byers; companion, Susan Goings-Morse; fourteen nieces and nephews; and close family friend, Helen Gentry.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.