James Edward Larson Sr. was born August 6, 1940 to Ernest and Helen Larson in Hartford CT. He passed this life March 6, 2021 in Shawnee Oklahoma. James had many joys in life from going to the lake or traveling to the ocean. Preceding James in death are both of his parents, and one brother Bobby Larson. Left behind to mourn his passing is his wife Betty Jo Larson and his six children; James Larson Jr. and wife Penny, Ricky Larson, Diane Larson, David Larson and wife Cindy, Bobby Larson and wife Lisa, and Tina Fleming and husband John. Along with his grandchildren; James Larson and wife Samantha, Steven Larson, Michael Larson, Amy Hasbell and Trevor, Mason Larson, Kingston Larson, Adalynn Larson, and Jocelynn Larson. His legacy will be remembered b a host of other family and friends.