James, a son of the late Charles and Annie (Miller) Ludwig, was born in Reading.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James M. Ludwig, Jr., husband of Katie; a daughter, Teasha M. Taylor; two sisters, Betty Bradley, and Linda Boone; a brother-in-law Frank W. Dixon; four grandchildren, Tashea M. Taylor, Gregory J. Taylor, Elizabeth A. Ludwig, and Gracie A. Ludwig.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Charles, and Zenith Ludwig.

     He was a firefighter for the City of Reading for 28 years.

     James served in the United States Marine Corps.

     He was a member of the Shillington American Legion.

     Services will be held Wednesday, December 1, at 12:00 noon, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville with the Rev. Dr. Benjamin D. Motz of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Robesonia officiating.  A viewing will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of services.  Burial will follow in Laureldale Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.