James Ray McPherson died suddenly March 13, 2024, he was 91 years old. James was born in Grand Glaise, AR on May 16, 1932. He went to school in Bradford and graduated in 1951. After graduation from ASTC, James went into the Army for three years. He then became a teacher and moved to Colorado. After retirement, he moved to Batesville where he worked for Tripp Supply for several years.

James is preceded in death by his parents, JC and Mattie McPherson, two brothers, three sisters, and two wives. He is survived by one brother, John McPherson, three children, James McPherson, Suzanne McPherson, and Jonathon McPherson, and various nieces and nephews.