Clyde James, 77

A memorial service for Clyde James, age 77, of Careywood, Idaho, will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Cocolalla Cowboy Church, 4281 Cocolalla Loop Road. Interment will be at a later date at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Clarkson, Ky. Arrangements are provided by Yates Funeral Home. Online registry and condolences may be found at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.

Clyde Alton James was born May 20, 1942, to Thomas and Nina (McCrady) James, in Kentucky. He grew up on the family farm in Leitchfield, Ky. and graduated from Leitchfield High School in 1960. In 1964, Clyde enlisted in the United States Army National Guard.

On Aug. 28, 1965, Clyde was united in marriage to Mary Gibson at the Leitchfield General Baptist Church. Their union was blessed with 54 years of marriage. Clyde worked as an insurance adjuster and lived and served in various communities including Colorado Springs (Emmco Insurance), Denver (Aetna Insurance), Anchorage (Alpac Insurance), and in 1983, he became the owner and operator of Professional Adjusters of Alaska. In 1990, they moved to Coeur d’Alene and established Professional Adjusters, Inc. In 2005, they moved to Careywood, Idaho, and in 2009, Clyde retired.

On Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, Clyde died peacefully at his home in Careywood at the age of 77, following complications from ALS.

Clyde was a member of the Cocolalla Cowboy Church in Cocolalla, Idaho. He was active in the life of the congregation, playing guitar in the praise and worship music ministry. Clyde would often bring the church mission (Gospel/Good News!) to the gun shows he would often attend. He was an avid gun maker and gunsmith and was known as one of the very best. He loved the Lord first, then family, guns and guitar. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, raising horses, and especially, time spent with his family.

Clyde is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary James of Careywood; a son, Brian James of Bethlehem, Pa; two granddaughters, Rachael and Ally; two great-grandchildren, Shaina and Landon; and three brothers, Thomas James of Kansas, Benjamin (and Vicki) James of Indiana and Charles (and Jackie) James of Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Nina; and a sister, Clydean Cooper.

Blessed and eternal be the memory of Clyde Alton James.