- Date Of Birth: November 23, 1927
- Date Of Death: March 15, 2021
- State: Alabama
John Edward James was born and raised in McIntosh. He was born to the parentage of the late Adley, Sr. and Maranda Hill James. Departing this life Monday, March 15, 2021 in Spring, Texas, he was 83 years of age.
Entering the U.S. Army at an early age, John had a very successful and lifelong career in the military, which he enjoyed very much. He met his beloved wife in Berlin, Germany, where he was stationed. After military retirement, he joined Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Houston, Texas, welcoming the change and making many friends. Following his final retirement, he enjoyed spending time in the country, church, traveling, and playing guitar.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Adley James Jr. and Christopher James; two brothers-in-law, James Noble Reed and Hans van Herwaarden; father-in-law, Cornelius van Herwaarden; mother-in-law, Christina Laheij; and his first spouse, Gladys Weaver James.
