Jim was married for 48 years to Dorothy Nourse. The couple had two children. Mr. Nourse served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He was a skilled electronic engineer who spent his career developing new hardware for electronic systems. He and Dorothy were members of Bellevue Baptist Church.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; Two daughters, Jasmine Nourse Kinchen (Nicholas), Deanne Nourse Stonecipher; Grandchildren, Emily Stonecipher, Harmony Kinchen, Scarlett Kinchen, and Trinity Kinchen; Sister, Robbye Nourse Johnson (Dave); Nephew Cris Johnson (Tammy); Great Niece and nephew, Katie and Nathanial Johnson; great-great niece Evelyn Rose Cheselski.
He was preceded in death by his Parents David and Ruth Nourse and brother John Nourse.
The family will gather to receive friends Saturday September, 28 from 4-7PM. The funeral service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, both events at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N Germantown Parkway Bartlett, TN 38133.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Nourse family.