James Presley

James Luther Presley, 81, was born on June 26, 1934 in Delight, Arkansas to Robert and Jamie Presley. He passed away in Hobbs on March 26, 2016.

He enjoyed working with wood and in his shop. He married the love of his life
Patsy Kirkley on November 11, 1959 in Big Sandy, TX. They spent 56 years always together.

James was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from John West Engineering and Basin Survey.

He leaves behind his wife Patsy; daughter Penny Emrick (Spencer) of Hobbs; son Dennis Presley (Holly) of Maranda, Arizona. Grandchildren; Jason Emrick (Amber) and D'Lisa Edwards (Bobby) of Hobbs; Andrew Presley and Austin Presley of Maranda, Arizona. Great-Grandchildren; Keaton and Braxton Emrick, Corey and Aaron Edwards all of Hobbs, brother: John Presley (Shirley) of Kilgore, Texas; Brother-in-law James Baumgardner (Alene) of Maumella, Ark.; sister-in-law Sarah Presley of Ft. Worth, Texas; four nieces and four nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Robert (Bob) Presley, Jr. and one sister Sue Baumgardner.

The family would like to thank Hobbs Health Care and Gentiva Hospice for their loving care.

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