Grammy Winner Mark James, Writer of Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds,’ Dies at 83

Mark James attends Songwriters Hall of Fame 45th Annual Induction and Awards at Marriott Marquis Theater in New York City on June 12, 2014. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Mark James, the songwriter renowned for penning Elvis Presley’s hit “Suspicious Minds” and co-writing “Always on My Mind,” died on June 8 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 83.

Mr. James, a two-time Grammy winner, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014, an honor recognizing his influence on the music industry.