James served in the US Army and was a Korean Veteran. He was a long time employee of the Union County Court House, where he served as an electrician and was a volunteer member of the Roselle Park First Aid Squad.
He is survived by his loving son, James L. Clark (Tammy) of Sarasota, FL; cherished granddaughters, Elizabeth M. Basta (Sam) of St. Louis, MO and Megan Eosso (Michael) of Orlando, FL; great grandson, Braxton J. Basta and great granddaughters, Blakeleigh L. Basta, Micaela and Payton Eosso.
A memorial mass will begin at 9:30 am on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 2901 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34239, followed by a graveside service with military honors at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 at 12:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 5957 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.