March 30,1921 – Dec.16,2010
James was raised in Dunsmuir, Calif. James served his country proudly for 30 years in the Army Air Corp/US Air Force. Upon retirement he owned several businesses in the Chico area. He retired to Cameron Park in 1996. James is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, of 64 years. James is survived by his daughters, Katherine (Rex) Clark, Elizabeth (Robert) Tanis; and grandchildren, Scott, Brad, and Lori Tanis. A funeral service will be held at Green Valley Mortuary in Cameron Park on Wednesday, Dec.29, at 10 a.m. with full military honors.