James Leo Levings, 60, of Hooker, Oklahoma, passed away April 22, 2012 at his home.

James was born September 2, 1951 in Woodward, Oklahoma, the son of William Matthias and Vivien Uldene Cox Levings. The family lived in Buffalo, Oklahoma and James attended school, graduating from Buffalo High School with the Class of 1970. He attended Northwestern State College in Alva, Oklahoma and had some Vo-Tech training.

He worked for Fuquay Elevators and then for COOP Elevators until 1990 when an accident cause him to retire.

James helped his brother, Larry, for many years and enjoyed his nieces and nephews as they grew up. He started a lawn mowing service which continued until his death. James was happiest when he was working. He also did farm work for Shane Williams in the Rolla, Kansas area.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bulah Pauline Walters.

He is survived by his brother, Larry Levings and his wife Nancy of Hooker, Oklahoma and his nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be given to the Rolla Senior Citizens Center and may be left at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, Box 745, Hooker, Oklahoma 73945.

Inurnment services will take place at a future date conducted by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. in Hooker, Oklahoma.

Condolences may be left at www.robertsbrothersfuneralhome.com