passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 87, and was a resident of Clarence, New York. James was the husband of Mary Ann Harris; loving father of Susan (Stephan) Harris – Gamard and Natalie (Donald) Schmidt; dear grandfather of six and great grandfather of 12; brother of Marianne Dallmann of Colorado. The family will be present on Friday May 1st from 4 – 8PM at the BEACH TUYN FUNERAL HOME 1671 Maple Road, Williamsville NY. A morning gathering will be held at the funeral home on May 2nd from 9 – 10AM with a celebration service at 10AM. Military Honors and Committal to immediately follow at Acacia Park Cemetery, 4215 Tonawanda Creek Rd, North Tonawanda NY. Please consider a donation in James’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beachtuynfh.com