James is survived by his wife, Jill Clemons; son Michael Clemons; son Andrew Clemons; daughter Patricia Johnson; and daughter Jennifer Atkins; brother Morton Clemons and sister Susie Franks; grandson Daniel Atkins and granddaughter Leah Atkins. He was preceded in death by; father Edmund Clemons and mother Anne Clemons.
A visitation will occur June 26, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Making Everlasting Memories, 11475 Northlake Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45249. A celebration of life will occur August 24, 2016 at 9:00 am at Our Lady Church, 1564 Salem Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45645.
Serving as pallbearers are Manuel Atkins, George Dillinger, Bill Clemons, Mark Petrino, Roger Pellier, Andre Richardson and Jeffrey Williams.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in James' memory may be made to Never Say Never Foundation, neversaynever.net.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com for the Clemons family.