James was born on May 26, 1946, in Nagasaki, Japan, the son of Leo and Alice (Mogra) McNamara, and was a resident of Springfield since 1955.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army and Air Force. James also worked for the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department for 33 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Lennard, and Leo.
James is survived by his daughters; four grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
A private burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery, 1011 N. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62702, or American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10400 Little Patuxent, Parkway Suite 480, Columbia, MD 21044.