Ended a hard-fought battle with cancer on June 6, 2012 in the company of his wife of 28 years, Velma Smith. Graduate of W&L High School and University of Virginia, Jim left the gift of two dear children and three grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Gish (Harvey), his son, Evan McGurrin, his mother, Lois McGurrin, two sisters, Kathy Dunlap and Peggy Turvey (Pat), as well as his wife. He loved his three grandkids, Sam, Chase, and Gage Gish, as well as his nieces and nephews, Gen, Cary, Jon, Brian, Erin, Chris and Pete and all their great kids. Most recently, Jim worked at the Henry L. Stimson Center and wrote online as the DC Gadgets Examiner. Friends may call on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 2-4pm with a memorial service at 4pm at Murphy Falls Church Funeral Home 1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Va. In lieu of flowers, Jim asked people to give to a charity of their choice or to someone in need.
