HELLWIG, James Allen, 80, of Tampa passed away January 8, 2019. Survivors include his loving wife of almost 50 years, Janet (Poscharscky) Hellwig; daughter, Tonya Samuel; sister, Eva Mae Ostrowski; and niece, Renae Allen. He was born in Allen County, Indiana on November 11, 1938. A Tampa Bay resident since 1982, Jim could often be found on the golf course with his friends. Those who knew and loved him will recall he always had a joke ready to tell and that his personality was absolutely larger than life. He will be missed dearly. Services will be private.