He was born in Kentucky on May 31, 1944.
He was married to Maria Duvall on September 10, 1977.
James had a career as a Journeyman electrician for Brown and Root.
He had a passion for racecars, western movies, and Elvis.
He was survived by his children James Duvall Jr., Teresa Naaykens, Clint Rodriguez, Mark Duvall, and Opal Duvall; his grandchildren Natalie Duvall, James Duvall III, Donna Martin, Stephanie Hammers, Brandi Pratt, Johannes Naaykens, Rachel Mcnall, Brian Escalante, Brittany Chapa, Christopher Rodriguez, Emily DeLeon, Joyce Duvall, Michael Heck, Fanci Duvall, Destiny Engbrock, Joshua Duvall, and Colton Duvall; his siblings Damon Duvall, Rita Duvall, and Ricky Duvall.