James Robert Lee McCutchan

James was preceded in death by his father, Robert McCutchan; mother, Mary McCutchan; and granddaughter, Madelyn McCutchan.

James is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlotte; daughter, Cynthia McCutchan; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Gina McCutchan and grandchildren, Taylor, Aliya, Isaiah, and Lexi McCutchan; sister Mary McAfee and husband Caleb; and brother Sam McCutchan and wife Melna.

James grew up in Waxahachie, Texas until he married the love of his life in 1965 and eventually moved to Plano, Texas in 1978. James attended Southwestern A/G University. He had a successful career in commercial lighting that included him fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning his own company, JLM Lighting (1981-1988).

In 1997, he unexpectedly suffered a cardiac arrest due to sleep apnea and thanks to heroic efforts of Plano firefighters, he was resuscitated after several minutes with no heartbeat. In spite of suffering brain damage as a result and becoming disabled, it was his goal since to raise awareness of the importance for everyone to check for sleep apnea.

A private family memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.