James was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Wallin of West Memphis; one step-son, Terry Wilferd of Bartlett, Tenn.; one step-daughter, Deanna Wilson of West Memphis; three brothers Bill Wallin of West Memphis, Jerry Wallin of Collierville, Tenn., and Harold Wallin of Bogart, Ga.; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at 11 a.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree with Rick Kimery officiating. Burial followed in Marked Tree Cemetery.


