James is survived by his brother, Lewis Parent Jr. of Hollywood, Florida and Nephews Jeff, Michael, and Chad all from the Kansas City area and also Niece Tracy (Glassford) VanCamp of the Kansas City area as well. He is preceded in death by his parents Jim McMahon and Avana Parent, also by his loving sister Bonnie Joy (McMahon)
James was born on May 18th, 1939 in Rome, New York. Graduated HS from Rome Free Academy in 1958
James spent 30+ years working for the Horse and Dog tracks in Florida as a bet teller. He was Twice Awarded teller of the year and was nominated to be one of the select tellers to work the Kentucky Derby. James loved the horses and horse racing and at one time he owned a few Harness Race Horses. James also owned several rental properties in the Hollywood and Ft. Lauderdale area for many years. James loved to travel and take care of his momma (Avana) whenever he could. He had a big heart and love teaching all of us valuable life lessons whenever he could. James also had a very close relationship with his sister Bonnie and younger brother Louie.
A formal funeral has not yet been determined at this time with all of the COVID-19 regulations. Per James request, he will be creamated and laid to rest with his parents and other relatives at Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood, Florida.
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