James Crump was born on July 18, 1944 in Jackson, Tennessee to the union of Wesley Crump and Lydia Duncan. James attended school in East St. Louis School District #189.

James enjoyed taking walks and talking with friends at McDonalds.

James departed this life on July 5, 2021 . He leaves to cherish his memory siblings, Leroy Duncan and Grace Duncan; his uncle, Jim Duncan; aunt, Alice Duncan; cousin, Larry Duncan-Allen, and special friend, Meryln Norton.