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Mike James

 

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     Paul Michael "Mike" James, age 68, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home February 11, 2021, surrounded by family after 18 years of a hard-fought battle with many health issues.

     Mike was born April 4, 1952, in Seminole, OK, to Raymond Eugene James and Lucille Mardale (Williams) James. He was raised mostly in Earlsboro, OK. He later lived in Illinois and Texas building lifelong friendships along the way.

     Mike was a kind, generous, and hardworking. He loved helping his family, friends and neighbors. He was a jack of all trades. If you broke it, he could fix it or build you a better one. Most days you could find him in his shop restoring old cars, antiques or building knives. He was known for his story telling about all his adventures. Most of all he loved spending time with the love of his life Debbie. They were married for 40 wonderful years.

     He joined in heaven his parents, grandson Wyatt Merrick, father in law Bill Johnson, and brother in law Don Deleon.

     Left to cherish his memory is former wife Cheri (Wathan) James of Flora, IL their children Jennifer and Chad Oliver of Savannah, GA; Jesse and Christine James of Flora, IL. Wife Debbie (Johnson) James of the home and their children Julie and Ronny Merrick of McLoud, OK; Jeffrey and Chelsea James of Royce City, TX. Brothers and sisters Gary and Sharon James of Lake Kiowa, TX; Lary and Janie James of Mounds, OK; Vicki and Craig Birchall of Broken Arrow, OK and Connie Deleon of Shawnee, OK. Grandchildren Elijah and Joseph Oliver, Krysten Darrough and Carson James, Kyleigh and Brynleigh Merrick and Jacob James. Mother in law Edith Johnson of Shawnee, OK and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
 
     There will be a Celebration Of Life at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 1 p.m.

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Bill and Robin Atwood

March 5th

We are sorry for your loss!

Dana Hosick

March 6th

So sorry to all of Mike's family to learn of his passing. Though it's been many years, I remember him well, having met him through our mutual friends Bill and Wanda Gish. Mike in his generosity also gave me and my cat a ride from Tulsa to Clay County and then me back to Tulsa. It was a rather wild ride since it was night and his driving scared both me and my cat, but his kindness has never been forgotten. Truly a good guy. May he rest in peace and may God grant the entire family comfort at his passing.

Vickie Simpson

March 6th

Cheri, Jennifer and Jesse - so sorry to hear this. Know that you are in prayers during this time.

Jim & Janice Frost

March 7th

Cheri and family. Our love and condolences to all.

Karl & Kristy Kramer (Woomer)

March 7th

I remember as a kid, Mike visiting at my Dad's shop. Woomer's Body Shop. He was always keeping the conversation going and lots of laughter. Thinking of all Mike's family! God's blessings. Now Mike is at peace and no more pain.

 

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