James Harold Symonds, 81, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home in Azle. Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 30, 2019 at White's Azle Chapel, 105 Denver Trail, Azle 76020. James was born October 8, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to Hilford E. and Carmela M. Ruotolo Symonds. He was a wood carver by trade. James carved gun stocks and was also a very talented oil painter. He was preceded in death by his parents. James was a very talented man and will be missed by all that knew him. Survivors: Loving wife of 44 years, Jony Symonds of Azle; brother, Joe Symonds; several nieces, nephews and their children; brothers-in-law, Steve Plowman and wife, Tambra and Max Plowman.