Thomas V. James was born October 11, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Vincent and Sara James. He passed away March 19, 2019, in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus. Tom served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. After receiving an honorable discharge, he earned a Bachelor of Business degree from Franklin University. He came to Oklahoma City in 1991. Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Susie; son Matt (Mary); daughter, Jennifer; brothers, Dave James (Cindy) and Bob James (Edie); sisters, Patricia Carroll (Michael) and Mary Fenstermaker (Bob); brother-in-law, Larry Shea (Vickie); sister-in-law, Kathy Dittmaier (Tom); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 500 N. Broadway, Suite 250, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.www.llls.org