James Leroy Gortemiller Sr, age 79, of Celeste Texas passed away Tuesday evening, November 17, 2020. James was born on September 19, 1941 in Oden Arkansas; the son of Elmer Gortemiller and Edith Fryel. 

James Sr. married Helen Gortemiller and had a son, James Gortemiller Jr. 

James is survived by his son James Jr and proceeded in death by his parents Elmer and Edith Gortemiller and wife Helen Gortemiller.