A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri with military funeral honors.
James was born in Independence, Missouri on August 10, 1936. James was drafted by the St Louis Cardinals (baseball) out of high school and honorably discharged from the Army in 1966. He spent his entire working career with Unistrut where he retired as National Sales Manager. He was a dog lover and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sharron R. Teller; children, Jeff Downs, Jeff Henderson, Michele Close and their spouses.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
