July 4, 1955 — Feb. 27, 2023
James W. Hargis, 67, of Sedona, died Feb. 27 with his wife Linda by his side.
Hargis was born on July 4, 1955 in Lynwood, Calif., to Robert and Bertie Hargis. He and his wife moved to Sedona in 1989.
He performed for 30 years with Danny Rhodes and the Messengers, Full Circle, Swing Shift and the Sammy Davis Band. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Diana; and granddaughter, Peaches.
A memorial will be held at Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, at 2 p.m. on April 15. A celebration of life will be held at PJ’s Village Pub, 40 West Cortez Drive, at 7 p.m.