Michael Allen James was born February 27, 1968, in Houston, Missouri to Donnie and Beverly James. Mike passed away on November 6, 2024, in Springfield Missouri. Mike was preceded by his parents, Donnie and Beverly James. He is survived by his brother, Donnie James Jr and wife, Debbie of Claremore OK; sister, Sheila Hall and husband, Donnie of Evansville IN; and brother Steve James and Ranell Wilson of Houston MO. He was also survived by six nieces and nephews, Jennifer James, Perry James, Chris James, Nicole Burks, Austin Hall, and Emily Hall After high school, Mike joined the United States Marines. He was proud of his service to his country. Along with traveling across the country, he was also stationed in Japan for a while. Mike was a country boy through and through. He was an excellent banjo player and played with his family and friends for years. He enjoyed riding around gravel roads with friends and shooting the breeze. He loved to spend time with his family. He was so proud of his nieces and nephews and loved spending time with them. As well as his great nieces and nephew. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Tyron Cemetery.
