James Leroy Longendyke Jr. was born in Aberdeen Washington to James Longendyke Sr. and Joyce Martius-Anders on June 15, 1977. He attended South Saint Paul High School in South Saint Paul Minnesota .He proudly served his country, joining the Army. He was a gentle soul who loved taking care of animals. James Leroy Longendyke Jr. is survived by both his parents and stepparents, Joyce and Calvin Anderson, and James and Paula Longendyke Sr, as well as his sister, Shannon Kustak and his biological daughter, Emily Carson. James Passed away January 28, 2023 in Abilene, TX and will be laid to rest on February 28 at 1pm at Fort Snelling, the National Cemetery in his home state of Minnesota.