James Edwin High

James (Jim) High of Brookhaven, Ga passed away on January 23, 2022 at his home with his family around him. Jim was the beloved husband of Lori and the amazing father of James Matthew and Elizabeth High. He will be missed by his family, many friends and people he interacted with every day. Jim was known for a good story at any time, a joke that brought a smile and loved to argue a point of view for the fun of it. His loss will be felt greatly by those who knew him.

Jim was born in Radford, VA and spent all of his formative years there. He was able to enter and graduate from Virginia Tech and always considered himself a Hokie. Jim planned most of his Saturday’s during football season around the Hokie schedule.

Jim was a leader of medical sales organizations and a retiree of Pfizer. Post retirement he never really stopped, stayed home and was the home Dad to Matthew and Elizabeth and ran the real estate investment business that provided him many opportunities to use his business knowledge. Jim married later in life and there was the life before marriage and after marriage. Jim & Lori met in Virginia Beach, VA, were married for 32 year’s and he always considered his greatest achievement Matthew and Elizabeth. He always said he had to wait for Lori to grow up so that they could have the life he always wanted.

Jim had a brief illness and left the world the way he wanted to…..quickly. He leaves behind the joy that he brought to his family and friends. There are so many Jim stories that will be told for many years to come.

A party in honor of Jim’s life will be held in the spring at his beloved home outside of Blairsville, GA and his many family and friends will join together to celebrate his life. Details to follow.

Memorials may be given in Jim’s honor to Sacred Journey Hospice of Atlanta or Traumatic Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS.org) The High family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses on the oncology floor at Northside Hospital and the caring angels from Sacred Journey Hospice who made the transition of Jim’s soul to Heaven just a little easier.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hmpattersonOglethorpe.com for the High family.