James Edward Byone, also known as “Bubby” back home, was born in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana on February 28, 1945. There he enjoyed his early years in life in the country, learning to fish and hunt, and helping his father on their farm. In 1962 James parents, Ella Louise Byone and Edward Byone wanted a better life for their children so they moved their family to Los Angeles, California, where they settled in the Florence/Firestone District, later moving the family to the City of South Gate. James did not embrace the transition to city life and left school to pursue a career with the Coca Cola Bottling Company. There he worked for thirty-eight years before taking early retirement.

            James spent his later years with his friend and companion, Catalina Ramos. They both loved to visit the casinos along the river in Laughlin Nevada. He also spent his time going fishing with his brother Willie and taking long drives to the casinos here in California, Lake Tahoe, and Reno Nevada.

            James went to his eternal life on the early morning of April 9^th, 2019 and is preceded in death by his parents Ella Louise Byone and Edward Byone, his sisters Dorothy, Theresa and Carrie Byone, and Brother-in-law Bob Robison. He is survived by his siblings Betty Robison, Mary Bonnette (Bernard), Willie Byone (Rita), and Earl Byone (Marlene), and many, Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews.

 James also leaves behind his beloved cat “Smokey” who will miss him dearly, he loved to sit and watch the cat play and purr.

Pallbearers: Tim Byone, Danny Bonnette, Billy Byone, Joseph Byone, Josh Coleman, Manuel Coleman Jr.