James O. Pombier

James O. Pombier, 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 6, 2018. He was born in Albion, Michigan on June 17, 1930. He retired from the U. S. Marine Corps and Western and Southern Life Insurance, and was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; Louis Pombier and Wetah (Van Dyke) Pombier, and his nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret A. Pombier; 5 children: James (Terri) Pombier, Mary Hoffman Rabb, Patricia (Lowel) Nash, Linda (Sam) Drelles and Philip (Lexa) Pombier; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, and many very special nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. During his 20-year military career, he served honorably in both the Korean War and Vietnam War. Beginning as a sales associate with Western and Southern, he worked his way up to District Manager retiring after 20 years in Jacksonville, FL. He was called back from retirement with Western and Southern and worked as an auditor for another 5 years. Jim had a great love for his family and extended family which included pretty much everyone he met. He loved watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participate in all sports. Jim loved outdoor hobbies such as fishing and hunting, and during his later years developed a love for gardening. Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL with military honors. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, The Cooper Center, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172-1776; toysfortots.org, or Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517; woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.