Just learned of Jim’s passing. I knew Jim for many years starting in 1976 when I was 20. I had to load 4 UPS trucks and Jim’s was one of them. When he became a Supervisor and then Center Manager I knew he would be a good one. I was at the UPS Retirement Picnic for him. I really liked Jim, he was one of those people you liked to hang out with, he was funny I truly respected him I thought he was fair and he respected his employees. So sorry to hear he’s gone.

I regret not knowing Jim, his dad Carroll was my tennis coach at Ohio University from 1963-65.
Carroll left  a legacy as a mentor. I will always cherish his many traits as a gentleman coupled with making those around him better individuals.  I still live and work full time in Athens and enjoy assisting students much as the Widdoes family has done over the years. Best wishes to all your family.  Mike L'Heureux, Athens, Ohio

Widdoes Family,  I was sorry to learn of Jim's passing. I was three years behind Jim at Athens High School.  As a basketball player Jim was the player I attempted to model my play after, (unsuccessfully). He was friends with everyone and always a smile on his face. Enjoyed his fellowship at the Athens Reunions in Florida in the early 2000's. He will be remembered by many.  "Pup" Tolson

It was 1981 and I was 18 years old. Went to UPS and filled out the application and Mr. Widdoes said he would call me. Worked part time for a while and then found myself driving the Big Brown truck. Jim had a way of making everyone want to work hard for him. The jokes and laughter were never ending. If I ever made a mistake Jim would all ways say "Akin, who hired you" and I would always say "you did". 38 years later I can say there has never been another one like him. He will truly be missed.
Mark 

Dear Mike & Carol: With heartfelt thoughts we extend our thoughts to you.  Jim was a great, longtime friend and associate. We will miss his great smile and friendship.  Our times together were always a high light in our life.  I am sorry we will not be able to travel to Florida to see you personally.  Our house is always open to you if you make a trip to S. E. Ohio. (Athens). 

Grandpa I love you and miss you so much. I will always remember on my wedding day getting to dance with you to “What a Wonderful World”. I will cherish all my memories we made together. My favorite memory was getting the chance to spend the summer with you and granny in Maryland and Ohio when I was 8.  Make sure to give granny kisses and hugs from me. 

I love you so much. Kisses and Hugs!!!

More than 70 years of shared memories and sorry we can't make the trip to Florida one more time. We  double dated sisters in cars older than we were that resulted in us being family for all of that time. A treasury of visits, trips, projects and weddings and sadly some funerals.


Rest in peace Jim and say Hi to Bobby, David, Barb and Todd.


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James "Jim" C. Widdoes

16 June, 1932 – 27 July, 2019

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