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James was born on May 6, 1950, in Paintsville Kentucky. He was raised by his loving mother Doshie Jean Joseph. James married his high school prom date, Catherine Anne Chantelois, on March 1, 1969, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Saline, Michigan. He was the oldest of 7 children and liked fishing, bowling, and golf. James enjoyed trucking around the United States and was proud to have visited 49 states. He also drove a school bus for a time and especially loved driving the students to games and concerts. In his free time, James would read the James Patterson books. He was an active member of St. Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn for 35 years where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as an usher for 9 years. Family was important to James, and he loved taking his family on boat rides and spending time with his son and daughter, grandchildren, and great grandsons. James will be remembered as a loving family member and friend.
James will be missed by his spouse, Catherine Anne Chantelois; his children, Bradley (Jessica) Scudder and Annette Culbert; siblings, Mary (Gary) Crossett, Donna (Lonnie)Tremain, Robert (Connie) Joseph, and Kimberly Mills; grandchildren, Breanna Williams (LaGore), Patrick (Wyatt) Scudder, Kaylee Jean (Kamal) Smith, Amber Wren, and Caitlyn (Tyler) Kormos; great grandchildren, Parker Webb, Westin Webb, Michael Williams, and Evelyn Kormos; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doshie Jean Joseph, Wade Bradley Scudder, and Donna Annette Walker; brother, Claude "Toby" Scudder; and sister, Dottie Sue Allenbaugh.
Memorial contributions may be given to family for future designation. Please leave a message of comfort for James' family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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