James C. "J.C" Lerom Jr., resident of Buxton, ND, passed away on September 18, 2023. James Clayton Lerom Jr. was born on July 11, 1965 to James and Marlys (Rygg) Lerom. Following his high school graduation he held many jobs, most recently he worked as a truck driver for Transystems. He is survived by mother, Marlys (Gilbert) Spillum; sister, Marlo (Michael) Hieb; nephews: Christopher (Amanda) Jelinek, Brandyn (Katie) Swanson and Mitchell Swanson; great nephews: Bryce Gaborik, Gaborik Jelinek and Jeremiah Swanson. He was preceded in death by his father, James Lerom Sr.; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Myrtle Rygg and paternal grandparents, Stanley and Janet Lerom; and one half sister, Linda Sims. A family led Memorial Service will be held at at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Triple VVV Lounge in Buxton.