He served in the U.S. Air Force from November 1960 to 1964. He retired from Delta Air Lines after 29 years, May 1965 to November 1994. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Margaret Nan Hodges, Mary Emily Ledgerwood and Betty Zane Hill; stepdaughter, Cheree Sumrall. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Hodges of Summit, MS;three nieces, Denise Crum, Debbie James, Patricia Forman and many cousins.
A visitation for James will be held Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 2:30 PM. Interment at Lakewood Memorial Park.