James B. Hernandez, 63, of Wauchula, Fl. died on Friday, September 08, 2017. in Lantana, Fl. James was born in Boerne, Tx. on November 16, 1953. He has been a lifelong resident of Hardee County coming from Texas. James worked as a citrus manager and then going into Phosphate Mining.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carmel Rivera and Calletana Borjas
His second wife Ophelia Rivera Hernandez. Brothers Daniel Hernandez and Augustine Hernandez Sr.
He is survived by seven children Joe Hernandez, Adam Hernandez, Melissa Hernandez, Edward Hernandez, Vanessa Hernandez, Jamie Rivera, and Augustine Rivera. Five siblings Abel Hernandez, Carmel Hernandez, Jr. Virginia Hernandez, Josephine Hernandez Garza, and Lily Herrera.
A Memorial service will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel Saturday October 14, 2017 11:00 AM