James D. Hallstied Sr. was born on February 23, 1928 in Colye, Oklahoma to Florence and Joe Hallstied. He was once married to Margie Conners who's marriage was not a success. They had one son together. James was a member of the Eagles and Elks lodges and his hobbies were dominoes and gambling.
He is a father of three and step-father of one. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters Carrie Shaunalt, Neddie McKnight, Beissie Westbrooke, Mattie White, and Mauddie Hallstied; brothers James Halstied (Coop) and Reverend James Manuel Jr. Survived by daughter Angela Childers, step-son Arvis Sanders Cole, son James David Hallstied Jr. and Tony Zamora who he raised as one of his own; and eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
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