He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Patricia Robinson, and his parents, Joe Cephus Dungan and Rose Clarissa Madsen.
Jim was born and grew up in Pensacola, FL and lived for the last 46 years in Valrico, Florida. During the Vietnam War, he served for four years in the Air Force as an Aircraft Electrician Repairman. He worked for Havertys Furniture Company for 25 years as a Regional Credit Manager before retiring. After retiring, he loved staying home working on projects in his backyard shed, grilling, watching football and taking care of his dogs and cats.
He is survived by his three children, David Harris, Mark Dungan and Susan Dungan, six grandchildren; Clint Harris, Adam Harris, Brian Harris, Nathan Dungan, Hayley Ruocco and Aimee Dungan. Five great-grandchildren, Ryan Dailey, Annie Harris, Millie Harris, Samuel Harris, Olivia Ruocco.