Otha Carl James, 81, of Phoenix, a construction worker, died Jan. 24, 1988, at Phoenix Baptist Hospital & Medical Center. He was born in Abilene, Texas. Survivors include a daughter, Billie Jean Hyde; five sisters; two grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren, Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams St. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Greenwood North Mausoleum, 2300 W. Van Buren.2031