James Ammon

On July 1, 2018, James Ammon passed away in Tijuana, Mexico. James was born May 27, 1977 in Lansing and raised in Charlotte by his parents, David and Donna Ammon. James graduated from Charlotte High School in 1995, and attended the new Tribe Mission in Jackson. He was a missionary in Mexico, where he met the love of his life, Betty. They were married in 2011, living in El Centro, Calif. and starting their family, which included three children, David, Alan, and Charlotte.

For the past 10 years, James has worked for the U.S. Border Patrol in Calexico, Calif.

James is survived by his loving wife, Betty; children, David, 10, Alan, 7, and Charlotte, 4; parents, David and Donna; mother-in-law, Marina Najera; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Tim; and grandparents.

The family was served by Christ Community Church and U.S. Border Patrol. He was interred with military honors at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro on July 10.