He was a heavy equipment operator and attended Baptist and Assembly of God Churches. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Laila Whitaker; along with a host of grandparents and uncles.
James is survived by a brother, Robert Beckham and wife Leigh Ann of McGehee; a sister, Tina Pamplin and husband Glenn of Star City; nieces, Laura Beckham of Monticello, Ashley Whitaker of Warren and Sara Pamplin of Star City; a nephew, Lucas Pamplin of Star City; along with a host of great nieces and nephews.
It was James' wish for his body to be donated to medical science.


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Stacy Cater
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 4, 2026 Sorry to hear of his passing.