Jim was an Army veteran. He was a HVAC Service Tech and retired after 46 years of service. He was a member of multiple HVAC trade organizations, was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to teach and train.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Annie and Elbert French. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patsy; daughters, Erin (Chris), Jennifer (Justin), and Amy (Aaron); four grandchildren; and others who loved him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666.
