James was born May 26, 1937 in Clarksburg, WV to Lester and Gladys {Rhodes} Post.
He was a member of The Broadway Church of The Nazarene and enjoyed playing Golf and Tennis.
James will be deeply missed by his wife of 63 years, Shirley, son, Jeffery (Micheal) Post of Fargo, North Dakota, daughter, Melany (Randy) Hinkle of Waukegan, Illinois, brothers, Emmett (Kathy) Post of Washington, WV and David (Pat) Post of Nolensville, Tennessee, sisters, Marie (Larry) Hudson of Headland, Alabama and Vickie Post of Parkersburg, WV, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Cheryl Windland.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the TC Unit of the Willows for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Funeral services will be Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.sunsetparkersburg.com.