James Russell Runyon, 80, of Barboursville, went home to be with the Lord and also with the love of his life, Carma Lee Runyon, Monday April 17, 2017 at Heartland of Riverview, South Point, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Asbury Family Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. He was born October 20, 1936 in Cabell County, WV, a son of the late Harvey Ollie and Nancy Crockett Runyon. James was a retired truck driver. In addition to his wife and parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers Dean, Otis, Samuel and Edmond Ray and sisters Edna, Maxine, Doris, Louise and Evelyn. Survivors include his son and daughter in law Todd and Joanna Runyon; grandchildren Lyla and Avalynn Runyon; daughter and son in law Jamey and Joey Peterman; grandchildren Codey and Caitlyn Foster and Melinda and Nick Peterman; great grandchildren Rileyn, Julie, Bryce and one on the way; and several special nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank his caregivers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home.