James Fremont Bingle was born in Bradley, Ark
to James T Bradley and Pinkie Coffee.
At age 22 he married Lucille Smith in
Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Like many couples,
they possessed little more than their wit
and strong work ethic. They were a team
for 61 years, raising two daughters and
helping with grandchildren and gr-
grandchildren until Lucille's death
in 2001.
A craftsman and journeyman carpenter,
James used his woodworking talents to
build cabinets and furniture for his
family. He taught himself to build Martin
style acoustic guitars and with Lucille's
help produced many unique and beautiful
instruments.
Each child and grandchild received one of
his hand built chairs and a custom guitar.
James was featured many times in the local
newspaper as the Cabazon Cowboy or
Cowboy Jimmie.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Geneva Burden
of Perris, Calif. land Dorothy Chyase of Cottage
Grove, Oregon. He left 2 grandchildren: Lisa
Chase of Wethersfield, Conn. and Albert
Burden of Sun City, Calif. A 3rd grandson:
Scott Chase preceded James in death.
His great grandchildren are Lauren and Lance
Burden.
He was laid to rest at San Gorgonio Memorial Park
beside his wife Lucille.
∼James Fremont Bingle entered this world 18 July 1917
in Bradley, Arkansas, and at the age of twenty-two married
Lucille Smith in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Like many couples, they possessed little more than their wit and a strong work ethic, but they were a team for 61 years, raising two daughters and helping with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, until Lucielle's death in 2001.
A craftsman and Journeyman Carpenter, James used his woodworking talents to construct cabinetry and furniture for his family. He taught himself to build Martin-style acoustic guitars, with Lucille's assistance produce many unique and beautiful instruments. Each child and grandchild received one of his hand-built chairs, and a custom guitar.
He wrote and performed music, sometimes with Lucille. When Lucille passed away, James was devastated. To ease his loneliness, he spent most of his waking hours singing and playing at the Senior Center or Stater Bros., where his many friends would stop by to visit with him. he continued for the next twelve years, until his final illness took him away, He lived the past five years in Perris. California, with his daughter, Geneva Burden.
James was featured many times in the local newspaper as The Cabazon Cowboy or Cowboy Jimmie. He is survived by two daughters, Geneva Burden of Perris, California and Dorothy Chase of Cottage Grove, Oregon. He left two grandchildren, Lisa Chase of Wethersfield, Connecticut and Albert Burden of Sun City, California. A third grandchild, Scott Chase, died previously. His great-grandchildren include Lauren Burden and Lance Burden.
He was laid to rest by his lovely wife Lucille Smith Bingle in the San Gorgonio Memorial Park in Banning, California.