JAMES STEPHEN E

1LT Stephen "Steve" E. James was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/20/2024 at the age of 77.1
Bee Branch, AR
Flight Class 70-42
Date of Birth 05/27/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 92 AHC in 71, B/7/17 CAV in 72, H/17 CAV in 72
Call sign in Vietnam PALLBEARER 32
This information was provided by Ron Holmes

More detail on this person: Stephen E. James, 77, of Bee Branch passed from this life to Heaven on June 20, 2024. He was born May 27, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Sidney James and Doylene Bintliff. He is preceded in death by his wife, Liz James; one Stepson, Justin Story; his parents, Doylene and Dale Bintliff; and his birth father, Sidney James. Stephen was a beloved father, Vietnam veteran, and attorney. He led a fulfilled life working for the Van Buren County Prosecuting Attorney's office for over 30 years. During his time in Vietnam, he was a helicopter pilot who flew many missions and was very proud to serve for his country. He retired from the Army and National Guard after 21 years of service. When he wasn't hard at work, he spent much of his time traveling with family, reading military novels, and flying planes. Above all, he was a kind and generous man who valued family more than anything else. Left to cherish his memory are his three sons, Dalton (Samantha) James, Jonathan James, and Stephen (Elizabeth) James; one stepdaughter, Brittany (Ryan) Reynolds; five grandchildren: Dale, Merideth, Taya, Isaac, and Ava James; two step grandchildren, Bowan and Dylan Reynolds; two brothers, Larry and David Bintliff, and many more family and friends. Visitation services are Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m., at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas and funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. To express condolences online please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

This information was last updated 06/27/2024

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025