Died Thursday morning December 4, 2008 at his residence. James was born October 2, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a son of Frank and Dena (Huizenga) Tracy. He had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident and was employed with Harris Trucking Company for 25 years. He was also a member of the Schoolcraft Eagles. He was preceded in death by his parents. On October 26, 1963, he was united in marriage to Judith L. (Porter) Tracy who survives. Also surviving, two sons, Thomas Tracy of Doniphan, MO and Jeffrey (Tamara) Tracy of Mendon, MI; four grandchildren, Courtney, James Lane, Danielle, and Jessica; two great-grandchildren; Haleigh and Makayla; three brothers, Kenneth Tracy of Arkansas, and Robert (Marion) Tracy and William Tracy all of Portage; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may meet the family 6-8 PM Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the charity of choice. www.langelands.com. 343-1508.Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/9/2008