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Ronald James
RONALD ALAN JAMES
Mount Auburn
Ronald Alan James of Mount Auburn, Iowa, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Mount Auburn United Methodist Church, with Pastor Michael Ferguson officiating.
Ron is survived by his wife, Belinda Christensen James; children, Jeremie Hecht, Amber Callanan, Simon Thomas Callanan and Matthew Callanan; brothers, Bill James, Don James and Clarence (Bud) James; sisters, Cheryl Childs and Pam Carnes; and mother, Pauline James.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence James Sr.; and brother, Robert James.
Ron was bown on Aug. 6, 1955, in Jamestown, N.Y. Ron (RAJJ) James was an accomplished musician. He spent many years touring with various music groups before meeting his wife, Belinda, and retiring in Iowa. Ron still played in local bands, including the Ron James Band.
The family wishes to thank the Covenant Cancer Center and Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. A special nod goes to CNA Patty for making him smile every day.
Memorials may be directed to https://
dm2.gofund.me/vagky524.
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