Robert D. James was born December 6, 1931 in St. Louis, MO a son to George Jesse and Edith (nee Siebels)James. He died November 1, 2006 in Crystal City, MO at the age of 74.
Survivors include his children Bobette (Paul) Coleman, Mike (Amanda) James and Roxanne (Jeff) Propst; eight granchildren; six great grandchildren; and one sister Marilyn Koch.
He is preceded in death by his wife Adele (nee Lucas) James, a brother George Jesse James Jr., and his parents.