James Henry Blevins

James Henry Blevins was born on January 18, 1941, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Wiley and Gertrude Helms Blevins.

He was a graduate of Peake High School. He later moved to Dallas, Texas.

He worked for several years as a dump truck driver. He enjoyed football and was a Dallas Cowboys football fan. He was a true lady’s man. He lived a simple life,

James passed on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, and stepmother, Helen Blevins.

He is survived by two children; James C. Williams (Peggy) of Forney, TX, and Toshia Blevins-Williams of Dallas, TX; four grandchildren; one brother, Andrew (Zandra) Blevins of Memphis, TN; three sisters; Lynell Stovall of Cary, NC, Patricia (Tommy) Hall of Dallas, TX and Wanda Blevins-Stephens of Little Rock, AR; three stepbrothers, Charles E. (Elaine) Williams, Sr. of Sugarland, TX, Larry D. (Doris) Williams of Springfield, VA, and Michael Smith of Arkadelphia, AR; four uncles; Matthew (Leona) Blevins of Chicago, IL, John H. Blevins of San Diego, CA, Samuel Blevins, and Joseph Blevins of Arkadelphia, AR; three aunts, Dorothy Blevins of Arkadelphia, AR, Pearl Blevins of Little Rock, AR, and Erma Bryant of Duncanville, TX. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the funeral home. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Williams Funeral Home. Interment will be at Gum Springs Cemetery.