James was born in Jackson, MS on November 24, 1946 to Mary Irene Richardson and James Boyce Wimberley. He attended Florence High School. James married Suvatana Boonechai on June 30, 1984. He worked as an iron and structural steel fitter and his hobbies included hunting and fishing. James was a proud member of the Church of God.
James is survived by his wife, Suvatana; children, Danny Michael Wimberley, James Boyce Wimberley (Joanna), and Crystal Nichole Wimberley; grandchildren, Danny Michael Wimberley, Jr. (Mandy), Jonathan Ray Wimberley (Hannah), Cameron Boyce Wimberley, and Tyler Reed Wimberley; great grandchild, Riley Michelle Wimberley; brothers, Tommy Wimberley (Betty), David Wimberly (Ruth), and Douglas Wimberly (Amy); and sister, Martha Wimberley. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:00 am at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and again on Wednesday, prior to the service from 9:00 to 11:00 am, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Brandon, MS.