James married Bobbie Lee Rakes 22 Jun 1948, McDowell Co. WV. Bobbie (daughter of Elbert (Eller) Rakes and Ina Shannon) was born 19 Feb 1929, McDowell Co. WV; died 10 Sep 1950, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, Wyoming Co. WV. [Group Sheet]