James Edward Law – born Dec 16, 1919 in a log home in Maryland. Jim’s military career took him all over the world.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in Oct 1941 just two months before World War Two and was sent to school in Texas, where, along with training on airframes and engines, he met his wife of 54 years.  He spent time in Virginia where he was a Line Chief on the B-18 (the first aircraft with radar) and then off to the Caribbean to fly submarine patrol. In 1948 Jim took part in the Berlin Airlift flying C-54’s.
During the Korean war, Jim was sent to Japan and Korea where he dropped paratroopers and flew portable bridges to the Marines behind enemy lines at the Chosin Reservoir. 
After the war Jim was stationed at New Mexico to work on B-17 drones and heat seeking missiles.
During the Vietnam War Jim was stationed in Canada and France supporting French operations in the Congo and Vietnam where he was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant. 
Jim was finally stationed at Tinker AFB, OK where his son was also stationed. He retired in 1967 having served over 26 years and awarded 19 medals and ribbons including a Bronze Star and 5 Battle Stars. 
Upon retirement he took up a second career as the first salesperson at Sears with a mustache. He retired a second time in his 60’s.
He spent his remaining years (which turned out to be a whole other lifetime), volunteering and serving others. 
In 1998 he met Flora LoPresto and they spent the next 20 years as loving companions. 
When he was 100 years young, he decided it was time to hang up the car keys, and he moved to Texas with his son. His last few months were at a retirement community where the nurses smothered him with attention.
He is survived by his children James Jr. and Kimberly.

Grandpa, When I was little we use to cuddle up in your big fuzzy chair and have our afternoon nap. You use to push me around the garden on my favourite Swan that we named Swanie. You use to sit me on top of the ice cream maker while you cranked the handle, which felt like forever and we use to lick the mixer blade together.  We always celebrated my birthday on the 4th of July and play gigantic checkers. When we lost grandma you and I became roomates. I always came home from work to a hot meal. Ironed clothes and a bowl of ice cream together before we went to bed. Yelling night John boy across the hall. Your favourite hang outs were the golden coral where you played your harmonica for the wait staff, Braums to pick up our ice cream and the Midwest City Mall for your daily walks. You always looked dapper and I could always smell your cologne. We've laughed like hyenas and we made incredible memories together. I loved it when you would tell me your stories about WWII and Korea. I felt so proud you were my grandpa. You lived an amazing life and I know you and grandma will be dancing together again. I love you Grandpa, sleep well. Xoxo

Our sincere condolences to the immediate family from his Smithsburg family. A life certainly well lived. 
Nancy and Donnie Brown
Teresa (Brown) Beck
Pat Flook and family
Sue Oswald and family

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James Edward Law Sr.

16 décembre 1919 – 19 janvier 2021

Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home At Sunny Lane Cemetery

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