James is survived by his bride of 13 years, Pamela (Lewis) McRobie; children, Tony McRobie and wife Shell of Oakland, Kenny McRobie and wife Jess, Randall Lewis and wife Chrissy, Carrie Stephens, all of Terra Alta, and Jayden McRobie of Oakland; grandchildren, Grace, Logan, Emma, Megan, Brycen, Amanda, Esme, Abby, Mason, Samantha, Dustin, Kaylee, Sophia, Leeland and Landon; siblings, Martha White and Stan McRobie of Oakland and Beth Joseph of Gettysburg; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.