of Bee Branch, AR
May 27, 1947 - June 20, 2024
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.
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14 Condolence(s)
David M Wilkins
Friday, June 28, 2024
I remember him from ARNG, he was a good man, a good pilot, and friend to many of his fellow pilots. Sorry for the family's loss, may he rest in peace with God.
Jean Underwood
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
I am so sorry to hear this. I just heard about this tonight at Bible Study. Wish I had known so I could have gone to the service.
Kenny Whillock
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Sympathy to his family and friends. I've known Stephen for many years. I have always thought of him as a real life hero. In Vietnam he flew Huey helicopters, one of the most dangerous occupations in the army (there were over 5,000 Huey's in Vietnam with only 2,000 surviving the war). Steve was knight that always fought for what was right. He will be remembered and missed.
Brenda Bayer
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Stephen, Jonathan, Dalton and the entire James and Bintliff Families, I am heart broken to learn of Steve's passing. I worked for him many years in his private law practice. He was an exceptional attorney and did so much for so many people. I am praying for all of you during this difficult time.
John and Shrea Harmon
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
So sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Our sincere condolences the family.
Kathe Kirby
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Dixie Lee Carter
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The video is a wonderful tribute to Stephen. I worked for him in his private practice, as his deputy Clerk in the Municipal Court, and as his assistant in the Deputy Prosecutor's Office. We worked some tough cases that certainly brought us together. He was like a brother to me. He was kind and very generous under his facade of a serious defender of the law. I will miss him but I am assured he is at peace and once again flying high. He did love to fly planes and helicopters. He could talk planes, army, and military for hours. He also loved to tell stories. He was an important person in my life and hope to see him again when it's time for me to go. Blessings and comfort to his loving family. i will keep them all in my prayers.
Karla smith Elliott
Monday, June 24, 2024
Prayers for the James and Bintliff families, May God ease your pain and give you peace in the coming days.
Robert Fureigh
Monday, June 24, 2024
Steve was a great friend, attorney, and pilot.
I’ll miss him a lot.
Rickey Bonds
Monday, June 24, 2024
Sincerest sympathies to the James and Bintliff families. I worked with and have known Steve for many years. He was a dedicated attorney for the State and County and loved his family very much. Praying that your memories of him will bring you peace and comfort. God bless. Rickey Bonds
Anthony Strong
Monday, June 24, 2024
We have good care of his property for two and half years.. Dalton’s mother in law name Brenda so we have thought of Love with James and Bintacliff as part of our Family show how special person who was lawyer, prosecutor attroney, judge and Military to serve for U.S. Army ! We missed you dearly and Thank you for protecting our country ! Love Brenda, Tony, and Caleb Brenda’s Daugther Samantha with her husband Dalton ! God bless you all
Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Sunday, June 23, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers
Darrel Kitchens
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Good pilot. Fun to be around
Russell Smith
Sunday, June 23, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. I knew your dad from the guard. He had n many careers. Excelled in all.