Joe James, 78, of Parker, CO, passed away on November 25, 2016.  He was born on August 23, 1938, in Keewanee, IL, the son of John Alvin and Leona Vera (Lindsey) James. 

In 1956 he graduated from Aurora Central High School in Aurora, CO.  Joe joined the US Navy from 1956-1959. 

In 1965, Joe married Eleanor Jo Richards.

In 1969 he attended school to be an air craft technician.  He worked for Frontier Airlines from 1965-1986 then joined Continental Airlines from 1986-2000 when he retired and lived to help his family everyday.  Joe was an avid golfer, jack of all trades and master of none and lover of all people.

A service will be held in January, please check back to this sight to find out day and time.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Jo,  Denver, CO; son, Robert Richards,  Aurora, CO; daughters, Barbara (Cary) Green, Denver, CO, Kathy Hollembeak,Aurora, CO, and Susan (Rocky) Wimberly, Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Dawn(Bill), Amber, John(Brittany),Joey, Rocky Jr.(Cristen), Brandi and Kristen; great grandchildren,Kahle, Tristen, Liam, Ellie, Angelica, Breanna, Sierra, Mila, Gavyn, Skylar, Aiden, Marvin Jr. and Noah.

He was predeceased by his parents John and Leona James, his sister Glenna-Jo Wilhoyt and his nephew Bret Hayworth. 
Joe is survived by his sister Carole (Dan) Martin and Brother Don (Donna) James and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 

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