Casey Vaughn James

Casey Vaughn James. died August 22, 2008 at his home in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born August 15, 1968 in Bishop, California; the son of Edward L James Sr. and Darlene Thompson. Casey was 40 years old.   Casey with his mother and brother, Edward lived in Oakland, California for over 35 years; prior to recently moving to Prescott Valley.   Casey is survived by his father Edward James Sr and his wife, Lois Leenaars - James of Prescott;  mother, Darlene Thompson of Prescott Valley; his brother, Edward James, Jr. of Prescott Valley; his half sisters; Esther (Marcos) Avila of Camp Verde, Yolanda (Herbert) Trujillo of Middle Verde and Melissa (Robert) James Eastman of Chandler, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Anthony Franklin and Rodney L. James; his sister, Stacey A. Gabe and his maternal grandmother who helped to raise him, Nellie L. Thompson.