Branden Matthew James, 19, Independence, MO passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 18, 2010 at Speaks Suburban Chapel: 18020 E. 39th St. Independence, MO. Private inurnment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home.
Branden was born December 16, 1990 in Kansas City, MO the son of Ralph F. James and Elizabeth Adams. He was a 2009 Graduate of Truman High School. Branden was a Varsity Wrestler for 4 years, and he enjoyed playing football and weight lifting. He was employed with Sonic for over 2 years on Jackson Drive. Branden was enrolled in the Marine Corp. and was scheduled to leave on February 7, 2011.
Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Adams of Independence; father, Ralph James and his wife Lori of Greenville, SC; sisters, Brandi Fall, Angela James, Brittney James, and Dakota Baker Adams; brothers, Pat Fall, Jerry Driskell, and Kevin James; maternal grandfather, Larry Adams and his wife Teresa; maternal step grandfather, Norman Aery; paternal grandmother, Frances Foster; niece, Jasmine Driskell; nephews, Collin and Peyton Fall; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lois Aery.