On January 27, 1949, a handsome baby boy was born to Eddie and Willa Banks. James was the only boy of four children. James was an active member of St. James Baptist Church where he performed mutiple duties. During these years, James realized how important his relationship was with God. James attended Dunjee High School, where he was extremely popular for his show-stopping performances with the trombone. Classmates affectionately referred to him as "K.J. King James." During his 11th grade year, he asked the lovely Annie P. Banks to be his girlfriend, which eventually blossomed into a loving, lifelong marriage. James attended Okmulgee State Tech and was later drafted into the United States Army, before leaving to fulfill his military duties, he proposed to his high school sweetheart. In 1973, James and Annie relocated to Michigan fo a new beginning, wherre he also rededicated his life to the Lord at Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church. He later attened In Good Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Trustee. He held mutilple positions with the City of Highland Park and reired after 30 years of service. He was the Vice President of the Geneva/Florence/Louise Block Club #1 and a memeber of the Northwest Detroit Optimist Club. He was also very passionate about coaching his grandson's little-league baseball team. There are hundreds of words to describe James;spontaneous, loving, generous, hard-working, funny, respectable and reliable. He will truly be missed by his loving wife, four children and a host of relatives and friends.