After high school, Jim joined the Navy in May of 1966 and served in the Medical Corp alongside the Marines as a Corpsman, starting in Vietnam. His 26 year career included service in Cuba, Spain, and was completed after Desert Storm, in 1992. He then worked as a Rehabilitation Director where he met his wife Donna, and finished his working career in 2011 as administrator for the Medical Examiner of Orange/Osceola County.
Jim was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling, fast-pitch softball, and was always the life of the party.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; sons Frank and Andrew (Viki), daughter Dawn (Dave), brothers Robert (Lynn) and Todd (Denise). Eleven grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 10-11AM with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 11AM Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Oviedo Chapel. A reception will follow from 12- 1 PM. Interment will be at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his name to Vitas Healthcare or Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Oviedo Chapel, 501 E. Mitchell Hammock Rd. Oviedo, Florida 32765 407-366-8999. Please view and sign the guestbook at www.baldwinfairchildoviedo.com
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