James was born in Montclair Newjersey to Katherine Rose Chippiga and James Douglas Kierstead. James moved to Orlando Florida in 1995. James worked before becoming disabled as a soild waste collector. James was a Father and Grandfather.  James also known to many known by (TURK) a name given to him by his mother, was loved by many. He touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. James loved to play video games, loved music, wrestling but most of all his family.