James is remembered by his children, Ian McKellar, Joan (Morley) Hamilton, Audrey (Birger) Rasmussen, Owen (Karen) McKellar, Judy (Greg) Buckmaster; grandchildren, Michelle Archer, Andrew Hamilton, Janet Thompson, Sarah Steele, Leah Rasmussen, Adah Kaufmann, Daniel Rasmussen, Zachariah & Aidan Buckmaster; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, George (Penny) McKellar; sister, Jean (Ron) Lougheed. Predeceased by his wife, Peggy; 3 brothers & 2 sisters.
Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 from the Arcola Cemetery with Pastor Carl Rushton officiating.
If friends so wish, donations may be made to Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge (please make cheques payable to Town of Carlyle)
Arrangements in care of the Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle)