Dayle James

E. Dayle James

 OHP Baker 52 - Okmulgee County 10 has finished his watch.

E. Dayle James, of Okmulgee, was born in Muscogee, OK, June 21, 1948

to Kenneth Edward James and Maxine (Elsey) James. He passed from

this life on July 12, 2025 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 77. From his days as

an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman to his leadership as Okmulgee

County Sheriff and later as a Board member of the Okmulgee County

Criminal Justice Authority, Dayle's career was a testament to justice

carried out with heart and compassion.

Dayle was never defined solely by his badge. Throughout his life he

owned or co-owned several businesses. A father, grandfather, great-

grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Whether working the land,

sharing a laugh, hosting family events or offering helping hand, Dayle

approached life with a full heart and a strong work ethic.

Dayle was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Maxine James

of Okmulgee, wife Barbara (Jacobs) James, of the home, brother

Kenneth (Sonny) James of Broken Arrow, sister Saundra Justice of

Tulsa, and her husband Art, twin sister Gayle Womack and her

husband John, both of Okmulgee, and 1 grandson.

He is survived by his sister Wanda Inman and husband SJ of

Claremore, brother Max James and his wife Carol of Lynden, Wa.,

daughter Pamela Sutterfield of Okmulgee, son Benjamin James of

Tulsa, son Brian James of Houston, Rhonda Young of Tulsa. eight

grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins,

nieces and nephews and a bounty of friends.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7 

Services have been entrusted to Schaudt Funeral Service. Friends & family may leave condolences and kind words of comfort at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com