Jim was born in Mocksville, NC on November 10th, 1935 and was one of nine children. After high school he honorably served in The United States Air Force, then attended college in Tennessee. He then worked for the government, and after, in computer sales.
Jim is survived by Peggy, his wife of forty-two years, six siblings, six children, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and many friends, family and colleagues.
