James Pirkle, 67, of Lakeland Florida, passed Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born to Samuel Pirkle, and Alice Pirkle on May 26, 1948 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

James graduated from Book of Arts Sr. High in 1970. Later, he married Joyce Pirkle in 1982 and they lived together in Lakeland, Florida.

James worked at Pirkles Photography until he retired in 2009.

James is survived by 3 children: Richard Pirkle, Willie Brown, Terryl Brown, and 8 grandchildren.