James will forever be remembered as a kind, loyal, Godly man as he lived his life with dignity and integrity. Rest in Heaven 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

So sorry to hear that James had passed away.  Condolences to his family on his passing.  

Jim,
We still miss you and your smile!
R/Tom

James had a soul and heart of gold. Always there to help others and compassionate was his forte among many, many other qualities. Miss our conversations about the most serious to the minor issues. 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

James was a kind soul that would often share his mechanical expertise with our church in La Mesa, California, and taught many of our volunteers his special talents.  James is sorely missed but I know he's in a better place fixing things in heaven

My sincere prayers for the family and solace in knowing James is with the Lord. I have happy memories of our many times together at church and other venues. Gone but never forgotten. 

I was saddened to hear of Mr. Means passing last April.  I remember him as a ķind and thoughtful person.  I use to live down the street from the Means.  James would always play basketball with his sons and I would play with them too. He always helped  me fix my old car when I needed help. My prayer today is for the Means family.  May The Lord Jesus Christ continue to give you strength when you all need it most. May God bless you 🙏🏾

I didn’t know Chuckie, but I heard memories of him on CNN today.  I loved to see the pictures of him and his absolutely beautiful smile.  I am so sorry for your loss.  My prayers are with all of you.  

I was honored to have known and worked for Jim in his time at Naval Special Warfare Command in Coronado. I learned a great deal from him and our friendship continued and deepened after his retirement. May God comfort his family.

When Mare Island shipyard closed, Jim came to the Naval Special Warfare Command (SEALS) in Coronado. Jim was the Manager of the SpecWar boat Program and I managed the Patrol Coastal  ship program.
 He was an outstanding manager and  I learned a lot watching how he handled the problems that came up.
  He was friendly with everyone and he was a pleasure to be around.
I consider him to have been a close personal friend and find it hard to believe he is gone.
As Minda has said to me "He's in the arms of the Lord". I agree and he's probably doing what he can to make things better in Heaven.

Jack Byers





Remembering a great man he so loved his family and friends inspiration to all we were glad to have such wonderful mentors seeing the love he showed to all Rest in heaven .

Grandpa Chuckie  is what we called you!

Shawn, Darion and Myself thank you for so many wonderful memories. Rest in Jesus  until we meet again.

My thoughts and pray are with  you Minda,  Eunice, Craig, Ebony, Terry and Linda.

Much Love and Blessing 
From Us.

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I remember him from when I worked in 950 personnel. Always nice and easy to work with.

It was a shock to hear about the passing of Jim Means. Jim, as the Electric Shop Superintendent at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, was a very proactive leader in that he could foresee potential problems in production and test work. Jim communicated well with the other production, test and inspection codes, and was highly respected by all.  It was an enriching experience to have worked for and with Jim.
Rest in peace, and my condolences to Minda and Jim's family,  
Jack Case.


I first met Jim in the early 70s at Mare Island.  In the mid 70s we both became supervisors in TCC.  That was when I got to really know Jim.  He was part of a select few that I have met in my life that have such a high integrity.  This shown in his work ethic and friendship.

I am so happy that I got to visit with him a couple of years ago in Las Vegas.  I am so shocked to hear of his passing.  The world has lost a good man!  I am praying for his wife and family.

I've known Jim since he came to M.I. from Philadelphia NSY where he apprenticed.  As he advanced in supervisory positions it was apparent he had very special talents, both technical and managerial.  He was always on everyone's short list for promotions, some of which he declined if he didn't believe it was the correct fit.   He finally agreed to take the Shop 51 Supt position when I was the Group Supt, but then continued his advancement to Nuclear Production Manager.  Always a man of high ethics whom I greatly respected.  I still remember remember some of our philosophical  discussions where he counseled the near impossibility of changing one's attitudes.  We continued to stay in touch after the shipyard closure and exchanged Christmas greetings annually.  He personified Ethics and Integrity. Even after retirement he continued to lead as with his church activities.   RHIP my friend.     

I had Jim as my foreman at MINSY.  Working with him in TCC was always a new experience every day. Jim had more enthusiasm than a squad of cheerleaders and only  saw what a great day it was to be alive. I didn't see  Jim after the Yard closed but I'm sure he was always looking on the bright side. Farewell, Jim and I will catch you on the flip side.

Jim and I became friends when he came to Mare Island.  Our families enjoyed activities and dinners.  We have maintained our friendship all these years.  What a shock to learn of his death. Our prayers for Minda and all the family.

Had a great working relationship with Jim as both of us were General Foreman in Shop 51 and we were both shop sups for a while. So each one of us worked for the other from time to time and formed a great bond.  He was one of the sharpest people I ever met.
I pray that he may rest in peace and may his family be consoled.

Jim was a General Foreman in Shop 51 which I had the honor of working with from 1979 to 1987.  During My career I was fortunate to have worked with many talented GFs and Jim was certainly one of them.  Problems never unnerved him and because of his calm cool demeanor he was an effective leader.  Over the years I have thought of him many times.

I was an apprentice electrician, class of 1980 working for Jim.  I was tasked with taking amp readings on a fully loaded Air Conditioning motor.  The A/C unit was in a classified space and I needed to be escorted.  Well, I opened the motor pothead and spread the leads with my fingers, and one of the leads was improperly insulated.  This resulted in me getting a 440 VAC shock at 13 amps.  That jolt made me stand straight up and start pacing the deck.  I wasn't hurt, just mad at myself for not checking the motor insulation better.  I got in trouble from the Navy walking around unescorted and I was marched to Jim's office.  Jim questioned my why I was wondering around and I explained about getting shocked.  Jim beams a huge smile and starts laughing, you are complaining about getting shocked by only 440 VAC and 13 amps and throws me out of his office, and I could here him all the way down stairs.  

Known James for many years and we both served together at church in San Diego - always a real Gentleman and mentor to other younger men.  A real honor to know James - Rest In God's Eternal Peace!

So sorry to hear of Jimmys passing. I worked with him for a time in either the late 50s or early 60s. He was a great guy and a terrific electrician. My condolences to the family.

Never had the honor of working directly for him but know from other shop 51 personnel that he was a very  well respected person GOD BLESS  HIM

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James William Means Jr.

11 mars 1947 – 7 avril 2020

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