James Daniel Headley was born March 12, 1974, to James and Mary Headley in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.  He departed this life March 23, 2025, at the age of 51.

James graduated from Arkansas before moving back to Oklahoma.  He worked at Grand Addiction and recovery center in Tulsa.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, coin collecting, and working on cars.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Headley; two daughters, Alissa Headley and Elizabeth Headley; one sister, Jennifer Strain.  He was preceded in death by his father, James Willis Headley.