He served in the US Navy from March 1955 to June 1966 and the Air National Guard from 1974 to 1985.
Jim is survived by his wife, Peggy Rast; children, Aaron Rast, Scott Rast, Diana Kendrick, Cheryle Laplsey, and Debbie Nelson; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, James; his sisters, Barbara Sue and Jeri; and his brother, Pete.
Due to current guidelines, Jim’s funeral services will be private.