He is survived by his loving wife, Annette; his sons, Kevin and Brian Bingham; his daughter, Holly Ferguson; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
After graduating high school, James joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. He later reenlisted in the Air Force, served in Vietnam, and upon his return, continued to serve stateside until his retirement in 1982.
A visitation for James will be held Monday, December 23, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory, 15826 North Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351, followed by a funeral service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.