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Update from Nov. 6, 2025

Hi family & friends ๐Ÿ’›
We have locked in the details for our Dadโ€™s memorial and reception. Please share this memorial website to anyone you believe would like to attend, and please encourage everyone to RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount. Thank you so much ๐Ÿ’›

Memorial Service

Friday, November 21st at 9:30 a.m. PST
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620

This will be a military service honoring Dad's life and his time in the Navy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ, including a flag-folding ceremony and the playing of Taps.

A few notes:
- Itโ€™s outdoors, so please check the weather and bring layers to stay warm.
- Dress code: black, dark navy, or gray - business casual is perfect.
- Seating is limited (10โ€“12 seats), and weโ€™ll reserve those for immediate family and those who need seats. Otherwise, it will be standing room only - please wear comfortable shoes.
- The service is short and sweet (just the way our Dad would prefer lol) - about 30 minutes.
- Please arrive on time, as the National Cemetery runs a tight schedule with services before and after ours.

Reception

Friday, November 21st | 10:30 a.m. โ€“ 1:00 p.m. PST
Paradise Valley Golf Course
3950 Paradise Valley Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533
(about 20 minutes driving from the cemetery)

Weโ€™ll gather for coffee, tea, juice, breakfast foods + memories, stories, tears, and laughs about our Dad โ˜•๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’›. The venue has space for up to 80 people.

We canโ€™t wait to see you and be together.
Sending love to all of you ๐Ÿค

Update from Oct. 29, 2025

Reception details are TBD. Please stay tuned for updates. Thank you.

Obituary

David Cecil James was born on July 9, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, living majority of his life out in beautiful Northern California. He was giving and kind, loud in the best of ways, and driven by an unrelenting desire to seek truth in all things. His laughter filled rooms, his opinions sparked conversations, and his heart was deeply generous and full of love.

David proudly served his country as a member of the United States โ€ฆ

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Born

July 9th, 1963
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Joined the Navy

July 5th, 1983
Oakland, CA
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Had a child, Samantha James

October 22nd, 1990
Berkeley, CA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery

5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
Duggan's Serra Mortuary
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