He served in the United States Army as SPC 4th class stationed at the 121st Evacuation Hospital in Korea.He walked on the sands of Waikiki Beach in Hawaii and took the same ship both going to and coming home from Korea.
He was married to Carol A. Christian for almost 61 years. James worked at Florida Telephone Company, presently named Century Link, and retired after 35+ years of service. After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed taking cruises. He was a member of the local American Legion, VFW, and FOE. He enjoyed spending time in his backyard working and listening to the birds, cooking on his grill (he is famous in the family for his hamburgers), and fishing. He loved his family passionately and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there for his children and, in times of crisis, would say "Just come home." He was fiercely loved, and his loss is devastating. He enjoyed going to Mrs. Mac's and Cracker Barrel.
He is predeceased by his middle daughter, Karen Davis (Mark). He is survived by his wife, Carol, and his daughters, Cathy Akers and Nancy Christian, his grandchildren Stephanie Barker (fiancée Robert Ramos), Zachary Morgan (Lindsey), Tracy Berry, Jordan Angers (fiancée Luke Weishaar), Justin Angers (Kiara), 7 great-grandchildren, and his brother, Paul Osborne.
The family respectfully requests any small bouquets of flowers be sent to them via Grissom Funeral Home, 803 Emmett Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741.
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