James Ehlers, 63, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia. He is survived by his wife Tammy; four children, Carman, Daniel, Breanna and Crystal; four brothers, Dean, Sammy, Jackie and Johnny; and one sister, Nancy. Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at heartlandcremation.com. Arrangements by: Heartland Cremation and Burial Society of Columbia, (573) 442-7850.