James was vivacious and lived life to the fullest. He was happy-go-lucky and treated all people with love and respect. He was a Master Black Belt in Kung Fu Son Soo.

Jim is survived by his son James Arthur Walton and two grandchildren, Brooke (8 years) and Spencer (5 years). Other survivors are his sisters Cloud McClellan, Kerris Costello and Darka Watters. His step-father Ray Vanyo was always there for him.