Commerce – James Faires, who served as the City of Commerce Attorney for more than 40 years, died yesterday at age of 90.
A lifetime resident of Commerce, Faires graduated from East Texas State Teachers College Training School in 1938 and earned a bachelor's degree from East Texas Teachers College in 1942. He would later teach business law at East Texas State.
Faires was also a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving his country during World War II.
Funeral services are pending.