I just found out the terrible news and I'm so very sorry to hear about this. James and I were close in highschool and I will hold those good memories close to my heart. He was the first real close friend I had starting 9th grade and we always managed to have an awesome story for everything we did. We lost touch for a few years but he had reached out to me a few times as we had gotten older and he was still the same great dude that I knew from our younger days. He had a heart of platinum and was like another brother to me during those times and I will always be grateful for that. From the countless hours of playing basketball in the backyard to illegally downloading music and burning CD's for days and days, you will be in my heart bro. To mom and J-Diddy( Ann and Dean) my love and prayers strongly go out to you guys and I hope and pray that God somehow can begin to heal this tragedy as quickly as possible. Me and the family send our love❤️

I’m so very sorry for your loss Ann Hugs and prayers…..

We are so sorry for this loss and James is gone way too soon. I wish we had more time but I’m also grateful for the time we did have as family. We will miss you greatly James and we will never forget you.

Dear Mariah and family, Kathy and I are so sad for your loss of your beloved James. We hope to see you in March. Lots of love, -Uncle Jim and Aunt Kathy.

Growing up most thought I only had an older sister, but what they don't know is God blessed our parents December 11 1985. That day my older brother and sister were born, THE TWINS! The story of your dad and my dad going back to the hospital after you and amanda were born. And being told they had different babies than when they left , boy were they confused . :) we grew up with so many memories , from digging fossils ar jurassic park land to playing basketball and you cheating holding my head to score ,to sleepovers fighting with holkhogan pillow figures, and so many more! You were more than a cousin to me and deff more than a cousin to my sister , to her you were twin and to me my bubba.. time nor distance would never change the love we have for eacother . You were the most caring kind hearted man I've come to know . You've lectured me and taught me and showed me so many things and ways in life! James I love you and will miss you so much I can never explain it ! I promise to watch Amanda and be there double time now and for dj as well! I won't let you down! Go be free and party with Travis and tio in that beautiful concert in the sky!! I know you'll shine down on us and let us know everything's okay! So until we meet again fly high Bubba, I love you ! #MoralesStrong

James was one of a kind, heart of gold. He will never be forgotten. The world needs more Cat Dads!!!

I’m sorry to hear about James’s passing! May all the wonderful stories carry on and provide comfort to Mariah and his parents.

I’ve known James for a short time but in the time that I known him he has been nothing but understanding, welcoming and loving since I met him. Him and Chad became very good friends of mines in a very short of amount of time I day God each and every day that he was able to put these guys into my life while James was still with us I am thankful that I was able to get to know James and his dreams his wants and goals. I will miss the conversations we had about our dreams about owning a farm or how he wants to go across country again. Truly a one in a million soul, love you buddy may we one day meet again.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.