Robert "Bob" Lewis James

Robert Lewis James, known as Bob, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 2, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah, at the age of 94.

Bob was born on December 2, 1930, in Atchison, Kansas, to Alice Aimes and Leon Alexander. He was raised in Farmington, New Mexico and married the love of his life, Thora Myril Lee, on May 16, 1951, and together they had seven children and built a life full of love, family, and laughter.

Bob proudly served in the United States Army and later spent his career as a professional truck driver. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived a life rooted in service, humor, and connection.

A man of many interests, Bob was a certified auctioneer, a passionate coin collector, a western movie enthusiast, and a lover of both music and film. He was especially known for his sweet tooth-particularly for chocolates-and his ability to light up any room with his jokes, storytelling and his twinkling blue eyes. He had a unique talent for becoming the center of attention and bringing smiles to everyone around him.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Thora Lee James, and his six children: Sharon Fobert (Richard), Lynne Oldroyd (Karl), Katherine Watts, Nancy Shotts (Jim), Shirlene Simcox (Shaun), and Lani Nelson, half brother Stanley Alexander (Linda) 122 grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He had been reunited with his son Robert Golding James, his parents Fred and Alice Golding, sister Elaine Parsons and three grandchildren Kayla Rauch, Richelle Ruhl and Angel Watts along with his biological family, including his natural father Leon Alexander and his half-brother (Gary) and sister (Judy), whom he joyfully welcomed into his heart and life.

Viewing will be held on June 15, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Horan-McConaty Funeral Home, 7577 West 80th Avenue in Arvada, CO 80003. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM at the same location.  Livestreaming of the service: https://bxcited.com/robert-bob-james/

Bob will be laid to rest with military honors at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Please arrive by 10:15 sharp at Staging Area B. All are welcome.

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.