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George Alton James

November 28, 1928 — April 27, 2016

George Alton James returned to his Heavenly Father on April 27, 2016, in Albuquerque. He was born November 28, 1928, in Toadlena, NM, to Emer and Adah Currillie James. He is survived by his wife, of forty-nine years, Myrtle LoRelle (Hunter) James; son Rick and wife Retta James; son David and wife Cindy James; brother Arthur and wife Kay James. Alton's daughter Cheri preceded him in death in 2015. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Alton served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Central States Mission from 1947 to 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from January 1951 to October of 1953. Alton graduated from OCS April 1952, and was assigned to the 64th FABN of the 25th Division in Korea. He was a forward observer on "Harry's Out Post", battery executive and then battery commander. Alton worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 30 years as a laboratory chemist and safety inspector. For the next 15 years he worked as a contract inspector for pipeline and gas plant construction, and hazardous materials clean-up.
Alton served his community all of his life. He served as a scoutmaster for the BSA for 25 years. Alton was elected to the Board of Directors of the San Juan County Museum Association. He served for 7 years as vice-president, and then another 9 years as president. Alton lead the Museum Association in many things including: the purchase of the property containing the Salmon Ruins, obtaining funding from the New Mexico legislature, passing a bond and establishing the Museum and Research Center as it is known today.
Visitation is today, April 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Apache Building, 400 W. Apache in Farmington, services will follow also at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Farmington at 9:30 am with Bishop Carroll Carter conducting. Interment will follow at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery in Kirtland. Full military honors will be provided by VFW Post #2182 of Farmington.
Alton's arrangements are with Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington 505-325-8688.

Service Details

Saturday, April 30th, 2016 9:30am, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Apache Building

Interment Details

Kirtland - Fruitland Cemetery

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