James Michael Beaudette, 64, of 5002 Jackson River Road, died, Thursday September 3, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Beaudette was born February 9, 1956, in Fairbanks, AK, a son of Luella Buckman Beaudette of Hot Springs and the late John R. Beaudette who preceded him in death in 2020. James was a retired Deputy Director with the Office of General Counsel-HUD in Washington, DC. He had served with the United States Air Force and the U.S Army during the Vietnam era. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Alleghany Gun Club, and was chief of the Polling Precinct in King George, VA. He served on the Selective Service Committee Draft Board and was a member of NIMBS otherwise known as Operation Alliance and was issued a letter at the time from former Vice President George H. W. Bush. He loved shooting sports and woodworking in his home and riding his bike every morning. Surviving in addition to his mother is his Wife of 37 years, Billie Kendrick Beaudette, of Hot Springs, three brothers, John Beaudette of Reno, NV, Joseph Beaudette and wife Susan, of Colorado Springs, CO, and Daniel Beaudette of Calumet, MI, and a number of nieces and nephews. In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated. No service has been scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Beaudette's name to the Christmas Mother at P.O. Box 242 Covington, VA 24426. Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.