Lynn David James of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 71.

Lynn was born in Kansas on May 23, 1954, and graduated from Paola High School in 1972.

He started his career at Colgate-Palmolive in 1982 where he worked as a machinist until he retired in May 2009 due to a motorcycle accident that left him with debilitating injuries.

Lynn's great love was his wife, Joan (Rodriguez) James, who recently passed in December 2025. Lynn and Joan were married for over 40 years and shared their home in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri. They enjoyed traveling on his motorcycle in their younger years, cooking together, and making memories with family. Lynn cherished time spent playing video games and reading to their grandchildren and great-nieces. Lynn appreciated music of all kinds, and he found comfort listening to his favorites.

Lynn was preceded by his wife, Joan (Rodriguez) James ; parents-in-law Alfred "Bill" and Idamae (Travalent) Rodriguez; brother-in-law William "Billy" Rodriguez; niece Valerie Levens; and brother-in-law Joseph "Joe" Morano.

Survivors include stepsons, Phillip White (Lisa) and Jason White; sisters and brother-in-law Rosemary (Rodriguez) Morano, Diana (Rodriguez) Bennett, David Rodriguez; nieces Maria Johnston (Sean), Alicia Wheeler, and Nicole Weston (Tony); nephew Michael Levens; grandchildren Jessica, Lauren, Danielle, Jace and Jenna; great-nieces Domonique, Chanelle and Jay; and many more nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com