Born February 5, 1938, in Houston, Texas; passed away March 12, 2015 at age 77.

James started his young life as a roofer with his father. Then he became a mechanic and then into welding. His hobby was woodworking and metal art.

James was preceded in death by his father Jim Lee Kitchens and mother Vera Louise Kitchens.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn M. Kitchens, married almost 57 years, and by his much loved Goddaughters Kelly Denise Antuna and Carla Renee Antuna of Irving, TX.

He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, Charles Ray Kitchens and wife Jane of Cypress, TX; Richard Lee Kitchens and wife Monica of Florida; Cheree Hughes of Kemp, TX; Memorie Pittmann of Blanchard, OK; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other beloved family members.

Services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Port O’Connor.