Bill R. James

March 19, 1948 - December 22, 2014

William “Bill” R. James, 66, of Monrovia, passed away on December 22, 2014, in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1948, in Brazil, Indiana, to William and Frances (Boyce) James. After graduating from Staunton High School in Brazil, Bill was drafted into the Vietnam War, where he proudly served for the United States Army. An easygoing and quiet man, he would always lend a hand by generously taking care of others. He worked for General Motors and Rolls-Royce for 47 years, retiring in February of 2013. Bill enjoyed a strict schedule and often had a routine. He was a member of UAW Local 933. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family, watching western films, mushrooms hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father William James. Survivors include his wife, Deb (Bradford) James, to whom he was united in marriage on September 11, 1999; mother, Frances (Boyce) James of Brazil; siblings, Tom of Brazil, Norma of Avon, Wilma of Brazil, Ronnie of Terre Haute; children, Billy, Laura, Amy, and Jason all of Indiana; 6 grandchildren; one great grandchild; step-children, Rodney of Martinsville, Wade of Ft. Wayne, Stacy of Texas, Tony of Texas, Megan of Fishers, Trapper of Terre Haute; 16 grandchildren; and two adored canines, Charlie and Raisin. Friends and family are invited to visit from 6 to 8pm, on Friday, December 26, 2014, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, Monrovia. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 1pm, on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial will follow with military honors at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.lightmemorial.com.