Age, 76 of Mesa passed away on February 10, 2012. He was born in Tucson, Arizona on September 19, 1935. After graduation from Tucson High and The University of Arizona he spent two years in the Army at Ft. Lee, Virginia. He then returned to Arizona and was a Parke-Davis drug representative for 35 years. He retired in 1964. He spent his retirement years playing Senior Softball and was on a World Championship team in 2005. He is survived by his wife, Sue, and son Keith (Andrea) of Tucson; step-children Gerri (Gerry) Holmes, Julia (James) Lacy, Diane (William) Tennison and Alan (Carrie) Norton; 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and 2 children, Kathleen and Craig. Arrangements are entrusted to Melcher Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Drive Mesa, Arizona 85204 (480) 964-4537. Please pay tribute to James by visiting the family’s website at www.melcherchapelofroses.com. A memorial service will be held at Grace Methodist Church 2024 East University Drive Mesa, AZ 85213 on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of the Southwest would be appreciated.
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