James Alexander Alexion

James Alexander Alexion, 83, of Flagler Beach, FL, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 29, 2016.

Born in Providence, RI, one of four children of Bertha Skrivanos and Alexander Alexion; Jim was a self-made businessman and entrepreneur. He achieved “Salesman of the Year” accolades from Bell and Howell at a young age and founded a successful plastics company, Bardot Plastics, with a partner and friend. After divesting to his partner, Jim became a seat holder on the New York Stock Exchange with his wife Barbara.

Jim graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in Engineering after serving in the United States Air Force and traveling extensively throughout the world.

Jim was the proud father of Alan Alexion of Kimberton, PA, and Jennifer Alexion Dixon of Sea Bright, NJ, and “papou” to grandchildren Jake and Jamie.

An avid golfer throughout his adult life, Jim was known as “Greek” to his Italian buddies at the Raritan Valley Country Club, where he enjoyed playing cards after the day’s round. Jim once shot a hole-in-one at a golf course in Jamaica. He enjoyed all forms of gambling and was particularly good a gin rummy and blackjack. His lucky number was four and he was known for his gentle and precise wit and masterful story and joke telling.

Jim played the piano, harmonica and accordion by ear, and was a quick study in terms of melodies and musical arrangements. He loved The Boston Red Sox and enjoyed the annual rivalry with son Alan’s Yankees. Jim enjoyed living at the beach and his favorite communities included: Palmas Del Mar, Puerto Rico, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, Hammock Dunes, Palm Coast of Florida, and Flagler Beach in Florida.

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara; his son Alan; daughter Jennifer; son-in-law Bill; grandchildren: Jake and Jamie; and his brother George.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, on Friday, July 8th, from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road in Toms River, on Saturday, July 9th, at 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers, interested persons are encouraged to make a donation In Memory of James Alexion, to the Camphill Kimberton Community where Alan Alexion resides. More information can be found at www.camphillkimberton.org and checks can be made payable to CVKH with the memo line noting “In Memory of James Alexion” and mailed to: Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, Development Office, PO Box 1045, Kimberton, PA 19442.