Jimmy James

— Jimmy James

Jimmy James, 73, of Thornton, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.

He was born on Jan. 8, 1946, in Camden, to the late Gurtman and Jewel White James. Jimmy married Diane (Domanski) on Feb 12, 1969. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors. He retired from Associated Pipeline Contractors in 2011, and was a member of the International Union of Operating engineers Local 324 for 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife.

He is survived by his son, Charles James of Bryant; daughter, Lisa Diane Ashmore of Hot Springs and son-in-law Drake Ashmore of Hot Springs; sister, Barbara Sue Whitley of Thornton; grandchildren, Jared James, Mary Beth James, Alder Ashmore, Juniper Ashmore, Cedar Ashmore, and Sarah Ashmore.

Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Fordyce.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Thornton Cemetery.

To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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