James was born on December 24, 1932 in Collinsville, Illinois to Andro and Kate (Pintar) Belobraydic. He attended college at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. James married Dolores Winkler on May 28, 1955, she preceded him in death on September 23, 1998. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a former branch manager for CNA Insurance. James moved to Guthrie in 1997 and previously lived in Trophy Club, Texas. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he served on Parish Council and was active in Knights of Columbus. He volunteered for Mercy Hospice and enjoyed playing golf.

Survivors include his 4 children, Kathleen Adolph of Mounds, OK, Barbara Colton and husband Steve of Oklahoma City, OK, Jim Belobraydic, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Edmond, OK and Tom Belobraydic and wife Amber of Forney, TX. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Jenny Rutledge, Jimmy Belobraydic, III, Phillip Adolph, Genavieve Almos, Brenna Adolph, Madeleine Belobraydic, Michael Belobraydic, Jackson Belobraydic and Thomas Belobraydic and special friend Maureen Miles.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, November 26th at 11:30 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. James Wickersham officiating. Arrangements by Hayes Funeral Home.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com