Jim is survived by his two sons, Jim (Bobbie), and Phil (Mary Ann), and daughter, Sheila (Brad); six grandchildren, Malia, Becky, Luke, Joe, Allison, and Matt; two great-grandchildren Leland and, Salma. Devoted husband and father, and faithful catholic.
He served his country well for 30 years as a Foreign Service officer. James will be laid to rest with his wife Helen at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.