Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, John and Jeff Gordonwood.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ella Mae Pendygraft of Parksville; sons, Steven and Mike Pendygraft, both of Parksville; and daughter, Carla (Greg) Boyle of Somerset; also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
All services will be private at this time.
Bosley Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.