Memorial Services for William “Billy” James, Jr., age 44, of Brownwood will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel with Lynn Rice officiating; interment will be private at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home.

Billy passed away Monday, October 19, 2015, at his home. Billy was born to William “Bill”, Sr. and Alice Faye (Sumler) James on November 9, 1970, in Milton, Florida. Billy was a “die hard” fan for the Dallas Cowboys; he also loved Van Halen and Star Wars. He was dearly loved by his family and friends.

Billy is survived by his parents, Bill James, Sr. of Brownwood and Faye James of Brownwood; brother, Charles Waldheim of Brownwood; sister, Lisa James of Brownwood and her children, Sarah, Shelby, Skyler, and Shane; brother, Robert James of Brownwood; twin sister, Theresa “Cissy” James of Abilene and her children, Chelsye and Audrye; children, Eddie James and Bryan James both of Palestine; step-children, Alexandrea Valles of Guam, USA, Ashley Maldanado, Roy Maldanado, Jr., Ricardo Maldanado all of Brownwood; grandchildren, Isaiah, Aniyah, Marcus, Chloe, Jaydon, Aubrey, Ian, Tayte, and Malhi. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by numerous family members and friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice and Elaine, Regina, Earlene, Jennifer, and Shannon for all their compassion and care. Memorial contributions can be made to Gentiva Hospice in his memory.

Online condolences for the family are welcome at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com.