TAMPA - Former Hillsborough State Attorney Bill James, whose career as a crusader against corruption included the prosecution in federal court of three Hillsborough County commissioners, has died. He was 75. James, who in 1995 retired to ski, hike and practice law in Colorado at age 62, died...
Read MoreBill James treated everyone with respect and was an outstanding public servant. As a teenage file clerk at the State Attorney's Office, I recall many times when he would stop and chat. Many in Tampa's legal community were inspired by his integrity and service.
Kathy Castor
September 16, 2015 | Tampa, FL
Mr. James is sadly missed. I am forever grateful for his kindness and generosity. It was a great pleasure to work for him. My husband and daughters join me in expressing our sincere condolences to Gloria and family.
Frankie Moore
July 11, 2008 | Land O' Lakes, FL
Bill was a kind and gentle man. He was always interested in what was going on in other people's lives. He never failed to inquire about parents, spouses and children. He enjoyed his life so much, he wanted everyone around him to enjoy the ride. My sympathy to Gloria and the family.
Lynn Nelson - James Hoyer Newcomer & Smiljanich, P.A.
June 24, 2008 | Tampa, FL
I didn't know Bill until after he had retired but, as a member of the James, Hoyer lawfirm, I came to know him over the last 12 years. He was always so kind and personable and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to Gloria and the rest of the family.
Patti Till
June 23, 2008 | Tampa, FL
Bill was my boss over thirty years ago. To this day I have never known a finer, more decent man than Bill. He was a model of what every public servant should be. God, we'll miss him.
Terry Smiljanich
June 23, 2008 | Clearwater, FL
Although I did not personally know Bill, I knew him by his great reputation. As a retired FBI Agent, I wish I would have had the opportunity to work with him when he was with the US Attorney's Office in Tampa. He was an accomplished prosecutor, a talented lawyer and most of all, a great human being. My deepest sympathy to you on his passing.
Bob Ulmer
June 23, 2008 | North Redington Beach, FL
Bill was a good decent man and a great public servant. As a former State Attorney I had a deep respect for his integrity and his abilities. He will be missed by many.
Josep D'Alessandro
June 22, 2008 | Ft. Myers, FL
Bill and Gloria have been my friends since childhood. They were indeed a remarkable and very special pair!! Bill will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Judy Godfrey
June 22, 2008 | Mesa, AZ
I knew and respected Bill when he was an active member of the Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church. He and Gloria were missed when they moved away and his death saddens me.
Nancy Colcord
June 21, 2008 | Anna Maria, FL
