James Ray Blevins 

James Ray Blevins was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on June 30, 1953. He passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 72 in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

James grew up in Verden, Oklahoma where he attended Verden schools from kindergarten through high school graduation. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, spending time with friends and family, and singing. He was a member of a local singing group called the Verden Belles and sang at countless church services, funerals, and weddings. He has always loved music!

In his lifetime he had a few different professions. He worked for Oklahoma Natural Gas for a number of years. He owned a gas station that he named The Food Dude. But for the majority of his life, and the thing he is most known for, was his motorcycle shop. He was very proud to own JB Motorcycle Service in Verden, Oklahoma. He was well known in the surrounding areas to be a great mechanic. He has always loved all things motorcycle and especially Harley Davidson!

Another thing James was very proud of was his Native American heritage. He was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and loved attending the tribal powwow annually. James was also a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Anadarko, and had been for about 30 years.

James is survived by his children Brandy Roller and her husband Quinton of Sulphur, and Denver Blevins and his wife Amber of Verden; his grandchildren Kennedy Collazo and husband Matt, Kayte Raye Chebultz and husband Adrian, Oakley Graves, and Stetson Blevins; and one great-grandson, Jeb Collazo. He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law Tony and Juanita Blevins of Globe, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Edna Blevins; and his brother Wesley Blevins.

His service will be Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00am, at Grace Fellowship Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with interment following at the Verden Cemetery in Verden, OK.