He served in the US Marine Corp and worked as an attorney and lease broker representing several oil companies. He was an avid tennis player, a loving dad and wonderful grandpa.
James is survived by his children, Philip (Donna) Martin of San Francisco, CA, and Connie Spencer and Elaine Thomas, both of Quincy, IL; companion of 46 years, Bobbie Pfafflin; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and niece and nephew, Marian and Greg Schwartz.
No funeral services will be held.