Jim was born September 5, 1943 in Gaston County, NC to the late James Sr. and Sue Allen Payseur. Jim retired as a Captain after serving 21 years in The United States Air Force. Upon completing his BS in Business at Florida State University, Jim was commissioned a 2nd LT after initially enlisting as an NCO. Jim served overseas during his tenure to include a tour in Vietnam. While serving in Germany he received his MS in Master of Science from The University of Utah. His final assignment prior to retirement was Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at West Virginia University. Upon retirement from the UASF, he accepted a job as an HR Director with Management and Training Corporation in Kittrell, NC. He also successfully developed and ran the Placement Center for Kittrell Job Corps, retiring as Center Director.
Jim enjoyed fishing, hiking and travelling as well as spending time at the cabin in Belhaven. He had a tremendous sense of humor and smart wit.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Patra Payseur; sons, Edward “Jim” James Payseur (April) and William “Bill” James Payseur (Melissa); daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Bradley (Jeff); brother, Dan Payseur (Anita); and grandchildren, Mckenzie and Connor Bradley, and his beloved beagle Patches, as well as numerous extended family members.
A visitation will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 4815 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh N.C. on January 7, 2019. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The service will follow at 1:00 PM. A graveside service will follow the service at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh NC 27612.
If you wish to send flowers for the funeral, you may contact the funeral home for a local florist or use a florist of your choice. Memorial donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
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