James Mark Skilling

James was born in North Carolina, and was raised by his father, James Senior his mother passed away when he was nine years old. James's father was a decorated fire marshal, and his mother a school teacher.

James attended high school in Orlando, FL. After graduating, he went on to culinary school, where he found his love of cooking. Later in life, James became a car salesman, working in that industry for about 10 years.

James was married twice before meeting the love of his life in the city of St. Petersburg, FL in 2011. He later married his beloved wife, Allesia Skilling.

James and Allesia were married in 2013 in St. Petersburg, FL. The couple then moved to Trinidad, CO for 6 years. They later returned to Florida, where James eventually passed away.

James leaves behind his wife, Allesia Skilling, a sister from another mother, Michaela Thaddeus; a brother from another mother, Brandon Whitaker (Heidi), and a host of other loved ones and friends.

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