James was born in fresno California on March 23rd in 1995.He was 10pounds no ounces when God gave him to me.James was an all around really good kid,lived with his grandmother in his early life.After the passing of his (GRAM),He also lived with his aunt & Uncle Robert.who IAM extremely gratefull see at this time in his life james needed a man's perspective that. Could not give him let alone show him how to be a man.james life was never easy but to tell u the truth it made him the man he was and always will be in my eyes.James graduated high school and had two jobs and was enrolled into college.He made me very proud of him.James had a tremendous impact on everyone he came into contact with he always had.So it is true when they say THE GOOD ONES ARE ALWAYS TAKEN AWAY...I Made this memorial for my son and would just like to say I will never forget him he was my only son..& IAM gratefull for the time we had together so if u knew James n & He may cross your mind from time to time come visit this site and leave a thought or whatever u may want. James was killed on January 18th TAKEN away from me.James Has Four surviving sisters & one brother.Leslie,DeAnna,Destiny,Salina.And his brother Thomas.