James Edward Ring

Jim had three great loves; he loved his Lord, his family, and his country!

Jim was a loving husband to Linda of 54 years, and great father to 4 children; Creighton (Carrie) Jennifer Elwinger (Jarrod), Brian and James Jr. (Cici). Jim was blessed with 7 grandchildren Lauren, Leah, Julia, Beckham, Kathryn, Jackson, and Westley.

"Children are an inheritance from the Lord and blessed is the man who has a quiver full." Psalm 127:3

Preceding Jim in death, his sister, Joan Gannon, surviving siblings Roger, Daniel, Marlene Sebastian, Mark, Edward and David.

A graduate of Benild HS, MN, graduate of Marquette Univ, Wis, distinguished military graduate 1st Lt. US Army. Careers: Pratt Whitney in W. Palm Beach, FL. Sr. VP for HR of Control Data MN., Sr. VP for HR of Coulter Corp. Miami, FL. Appointed to Health Care Comm. by Gov. and board member Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN.

Jim loved to bike, snow ski, water ski, flying his airplane, boating, running, Toastmasters, and golf. Jim was also an avid reader. He loved God's Word, Bible studies, and started a men's Bible Study Fellowship. He was the HR Director for our church in Lake Norman, NC. He loved cruising the world with Linda and also taking the children on many adventures.

Jesus said, "Pick up your cross daily and come follow me." Luke 9:23., Jim lived that, and we are confident that the LORD has welcomed him saying, "Well done good and faithful servant, come and share in your Master's joy." Matt. 25:23

As most of you know, Jim suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in 2017. He was in a wheelchair all those years, he would often say “I trust God, your will Lord, not mine.”

Jim was a man of integrity, kindness, love, diligence, patience, perseverance and courage. He was greatly respected and admired by all who knew him. We thank our LORD for this man! Jim was an amazing husband, wonderful father, brother and friend.

A Celebration of Life at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road S, Palm Coast, FL. 32136, Friday, June 27th, 3:00 PM, family and friends may gather starting 2pm.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to:

The Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House, 150 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast, FL. 32164.