Carl R. James, 80, of Searsboro, died peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Grinnell Healthcare Center in Grinnell. There will be a service at a later date. Memorials for Carl can be made out in his name and sent in care of Cox-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, PO Box 163, Grinnell, Iowa 50112.

Carl was born on the family farm in Lynnville on February 5, 1942, to Lloyd and Blanche "Roten" James. He graduated from Lynnville Sully High School in 1960. On September 14, 1962 Carl was united in marriage to Mary Kathleen ChedesterHe was a member of the Lynnville and Searsboro Friends Church. Carl worked at Swift and Lynnville Truck Wash when farming was slow. He loved being a farmer and it showed. He was a 4-H leader for 10 years, attending every county fair and state fair for his children and grandchildren. Carl's family meant the world to him, his love for them was endless.

Carl will be remembered by his wife, Kathy of Searsboro; sons, Craig (Sheri) James and Curtis (Stacey) James; grandchildren, Caleb, Corbin, Carsten, Brianna, Lysandra (Austin), Rylan (Shaleah) and Cameyon; brother, Roy (Dianne) James; and brother-in-law, Claire (Brenda) Chedester.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rex James; and his in-laws, Charles and Imogene Chedester.