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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW 'Watchdog' helps recover rare kingsnake from Medford pet store ... Scrambling for eggs ... Our View: Commons construction schedule raises questions ... 'Watchdog' helps recover rare kingsnake from Medford pet store ... Scrambling for eggs ... Our View: Commons construction schedule raises questions ... Johnny William James Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 2:00 AM Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News Johnny William James, 71, of Ashland, Ore. passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Medford, Ore. Johnny was born June 3, 1943 in Klamath Falls, Ore. to Anna and James James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and James; sisters, Rose Mae Ash and Francis Elliott; and brother, Jimmy James. Johnny leaves behind his brothers, Larry James and wife, Mary, Victor James and wife, Cris; sisters, Doris Wiley and husband, Wayne; Helen Clark; Pamela Todaro and husband, Dean; and Jacqueline Banezueloz; and his children, Cheryl Blair, Lorraine Alleman, Diana Borland, LaVerna Thompson, and Victor James. Johnny also leaves behind eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Johnny was a lifelong truck driver with over one million driving miles under his belt. Additionally, he was a "professional salvager" and entrepreneur, constantly developing new and innovative business ideas. He moved to Modoc County as a young boy, worked at the bowling alley setting pins in grade school, and then finished high school. He bought Main Street Shell Station, aka Gil's Gas in the 1960s, where he met and married Sharon Hall, and started his family of seven. Services for Johnny will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, 1811 Ashland Street, Ashland, Ore. A reception will follow. Arrangements by Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland, Ore. www.litwillersimonsen.com MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501