

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Lee Limbaugh and his parents Felix and Billie Limbaugh. He grew up in the Western area of Birmingham, graduated from West End High School, and attended Howard College. In 1951, he entered the work place at Fred Goad Motors, a Mercury dealership in Birmingham, AL. Jim then moved to Maring – Crawford Ford as a successful salesperson, earning the Southeast Salesman of the Year honors there. After an extended career with Edwards Chevrolet, he purchased the Chevrolet – Buick dealership in Talladega with Leon Edwards. From 1973 to 1996, he owned and operated Jim Limbaugh Chevrolet in Western Birmingham. He served on the boards of Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association and the Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama. In 1991, he was named the Time Magazine Quality Dealer of Alabama. He also served on the Leadership Council of Faulkner University and the Lloyd Nolan Foundation. He is survived by his wife Donna. Children: Bruce (Debbie) Limbaugh of Homewood; Mark (Patty) Limbaugh of Homewood; Julie (Jon) Commander of Auburn. Step children Jonathan (Adrea) Morris of Pensacola, FL; Kayla (Adam) Kirby of Birmingham, AL. Grandchildren: Matt (Noelle) Limbaugh, Homewood; Brian (Amanda) Limbaugh, Hoover; Chris (Amy) Limbaugh, Birmingham; Amy (John Paul) Strong, Homewood; Lara (Tom) Landry, Trussville; Victoria (Chris) Koogler, Moody; Justin (Lauren) Limbaugh, Homewood; Katie (Stephen) Miller, Nashville, TN; Betsy Limbaugh, Nashville; Grant Limbaugh, Homewood; Jennifer (Keith) Gray, Lexington, VA; Jared Commander, Auburn; Joy Commander, Auburn; Amira Morris, Pensacola, FL; Zachary Morris, Pensacola, FL. Great grandchildren: Madie James Limbaugh, Cooper Landry, Colt Limbaugh, Lilly Grace Strong, Barrett Landry, Juliana Limbaugh, Emma Koogler, Ethan Miller. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made to the Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2145 Bonner Way, Birmingham, AL 35243. (205) 978-0250. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Elmwood Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 23, 2014 at Elmwood Chapel, with graveside services following at Elmwood cemetery.
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