Loving husband to Doreen, married on the 16th July 1955, Lived in Sheffield then moved to Rotherham in 1995, James originally from Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Eire.

James and Doreen shared a happy life, had 4 loving children, Michael, John, Mark and myself Liz. 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.