James Albert Lovings, Jr. was born June 3, 1945, age 77, he passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. James was given the nick name "Poppa" by his first cousin during his early childhood. His parents were James Albert Lovings, Sr., who preceded him in death and his mother, Marie Lovings in San Antonio, Texas. he attended the public school system graduating from Brackenridge High School in 1964.