Obituary of William James

William R. James Age 80, of Joliet, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born December 25, 1935 in Joliet, he was the son of Albert and Bessie (Spellman) James. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1954-1957, and worked for Hinckley and Schmitt as a route salesman for 30 years. Bill loved fishing, camping and spending time with his family. Surviving are his beloved wife of 55 years, Lillian (nee Diaz) James of Joliet; four children, Michael James of Florida, Laura (Robert) Vasquez of Michigan, Debora (Patrick) Gallaway of Braidwood and Paul James of Joliet; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis Heggland, Shirley (late Arthur) Weiss and Beverly James; one brother, Robert James; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents; and three sisters, Lois (Frank) Anderson, Nancy (Roger) Frieh and Betty Kay James. A memorial visitation for William James will be held Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until time of services at 7:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. On Friday, January 15, 2016, family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. and process to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery for graveside services and military honors.