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Larned – Louis Dale James, 80, died February 17, 2008 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born July 24, 1927 in Stockton, the son of Glenn Martin and Mary Ella Macy James. He was a practicing attorney and member of the Kansas Bar Association for over fifty years.

He was an active member of the First Christian Church in Larned, serving on the Church Board, Elders, Deacons, and was a long time choir member. He was Valedictorian of the Stockton, KS High School Class of 1945. He was a member of the Rotarians for over 50 years, a KSU Alumni, a Washburn University Alumni, Boy Scout Master, and a Licensed Ham Radio Operator. He was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas; the County Attorney for Osborne and Pawnee Counties, and the Larned City Attorney.

On September 16, 1956 he married Carol V. Darnell in Osborne, KS. She survives.

Other survivors include sons Andrew of Belton, MO, Eric of Citrus Heights, CA, and Bradley of Larned, sister Nola Cooper of Tonganoxie, KS, and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee Thomas and a brother, Glenn Richard James.

Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, at the First Christian Church, Larned with Pastor Dan Lundgren and Rev. Ron Keith presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or the First Christian Church, both in care of the Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com