James Edward Tuley

James Edward Tuley was born to Edward and Ollie (Reed) Tuley on December 15, 1932 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He died on October 25, 2026 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

James grew up in the Wynnewood, Oklahoma area. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge, he attended Murray State College and eventually graduated from Oklahoma State University. He worked at OG&E building transmission towers then at Tinker Air Force Base as an industrial engineering technician until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings; his wife and mother of his daughters, Lillian Tuley; and his second wife Linda Tuley.

James is survived by his daughter Dianna Kaiser and husband Karl; daughter Tammy Tuley-Dotson and husband Joe; and grandson Alex Kaiser.

Funeral service for James will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday October 29, 2026 in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow.