Jim, who was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, knew he wanted to be a doctor from a very young age. After graduating from Baylor University with honors, he went on to receive his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1971. Jim enjoyed a 45 year career as a pathologist, with most of that time spent at Arlington Pathology Association and Arlington Memorial Hospital. He was an avid outdoorsmen, who also loved history, nature and exploring the world.
Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife, JoAnn, his children, Eric and Merideth (Chris Villasenor), his step-children Eric (Jessica) Johnson, Elisha (Ruben) Rugerio, and Cody Etheridge, his sister Linda Summers, and his nephews Terry Summers and Chris (Matt Adams) Summers.
There will be a celebration of his life at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 4th, 2019 at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas.