James Kingrea Obituary

The passing of James Kingrea in Dallas, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 26, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Kingrea to show support.

As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Byron Giles Kingrea and Mary Frances Spikes Kingrea; and his son John Ballard Kingrea. He is survived by: his wife Jan; his siblings, David Kingrea (Ann) of Atlanta, GA and Suzy Albus (Ron) of Sarasota, FL; his grandsons, Alex Snead (Bette) of Vancouver, BC and James Aaron Kingrea (Audrey) of Azle; his daughter-in-law Jennifer Watson (Johnny); and his grandsons, Aiden and Jacob Watson. He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.