James Edward Burleson, 65, of Ocala, Florida passed away January 15, 2022, at West Marion Community Hospital, Ocala, Florida. He was the husband of Charlette Burleson for 21 years. James was born in Ocala, Florida a son of the late Eldred and Hazel Burleson. He spent many years as a gunsmith and enjoyed working that the Young Life Youth Camp. James be deeply missed by his wife Charlette Burleson and daughters, Chelsea Oliver and her husband Laurence of Ocala, FL and Jessica Moats of FL,sister, Brenda Marshall and her husband Jonathan of Ocala, FL. He was the proud grandfather of Lucas, Juli’anna, and Hailee. James was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kimberly Diane Burleson and brother, Gary E. Burleson A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM at the home of his sister, Brenda, and Jonathan Marshall, 3916 NE 18th Street, Ocala, FL 34470. Arrangements entrusted to Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, FL 34420. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com