James was born March 19, 1970 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was a graduate of Bowling Green State University, where he was a member of the varsity hockey team and went on to a successful professional hockey career.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Lorne Solly, Sr.
James is survived by his mother, Helen Solly (Balicki); brother, William Joseph Solly (Stacey Nicole Solly).
He was a proud uncle to Kayden Solly, Blake James Vaughn Solly, and Brody Scott Stephen Solly.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in both North Carolina and St. Catherines Ontario, Canada.
Memorials may be made to the ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
Condolences may be sent to www.ApexFuneral.net