In 1977 he moved his family and newly formed beekeeping business to Bakersfield, CA, where they have remained.
James was preceded in death by both parents and 4 brothers - Ernest, Fred, Ronnie and Terry, He is survived by his loving wife, of over 50 years; his children, grand children - Jacob, Megan Smith (Zack Davenport), Justin Brown, Brooke and Bailee Tiffany; & a great-granddaughter - Ryder; his sisters - Deloris Culbertson and Bonnie Culbertson; a brother - Bud Oakes; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
There will be a viewing Wed. 8/26/15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and the services will be Thurs. 8/27/15 at 1:30, both at Mission Family Mortuary, 531 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA; Internment to follow at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery, 2719 Panama Ln., Bakersfield, CA.
Published in the Bakersfield Californian, 8/25 and 8/26/15.
In 1977 he moved his family and newly formed beekeeping business to Bakersfield, CA, where they have remained.
James was preceded in death by both parents and 4 brothers - Ernest, Fred, Ronnie and Terry, He is survived by his loving wife, of over 50 years; his children, grand children - Jacob, Megan Smith (Zack Davenport), Justin Brown, Brooke and Bailee Tiffany; & a great-granddaughter - Ryder; his sisters - Deloris Culbertson and Bonnie Culbertson; a brother - Bud Oakes; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
There will be a viewing Wed. 8/26/15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and the services will be Thurs. 8/27/15 at 1:30, both at Mission Family Mortuary, 531 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA; Internment to follow at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery, 2719 Panama Ln., Bakersfield, CA.
Published in the Bakersfield Californian, 8/25 and 8/26/15.