James was born on November 5, 1956, in Wichita, KS. During his life he lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Arcata, CA, Stillwater, OK, Ardmore, OK, and for the past 23 years in Ventura.
He graduated from C.E. Donart High School in Stillwater, OK in 1975 and then attended Oklahoma State University and University of Georgia. He invested most of his career in the oil industry with Halliburton, Schlumberger, Western Wireline, and his current employer, Pros Inc.
James is survived by his wife Narda of 21 years; sons Casey and Taylor of Ventura, and son Brandon Piper; granddaughter Madison of Oklahoma; his brother and sister-in-law; as well as his niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Edward Earl and Mrs. Geraldine James Sturgeon, of Stillwater, OK, and son Daniel Craig Sturgeon.
James was an excellent athlete in his youth and an avid sports fan, especially when it came to watching his sons play football, basketball, and baseball. He enjoyed World Superbike motorcycle races at Laguna Seca every year and camping on Turn 11.
James will be missed by many for his outgoing personality, his sense of humor and always being ready to help those in need.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 14th at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 15th at Trinity Lutheran Church, 196 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura. A graveside service will be arranged by Strode Funeral Home in Stillwater, OK.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at TedMayrFuneralHome.com.
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