James Calvin Lord Jr.

James Lord Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2025. Jim (known as Jimmy growing up) was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 11, 1945 to the late James Calvin Lord Sr. and Sara Mobley Lord. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Baker Lord. As a child, Jim later moved to Covington, GA and Johnson City, TN during his Elementary and Middle School years -as his Dad’s career with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company led them from place to place. His Dad’s 37 year career with Firestone returned the family to Tucker, GA where Jim attended Tucker High School -graduating in 1963. After graduation Jim attended Georgia Tech and Oglethorpe University in Atlanta briefly, but soon found himself serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Strong –DD758 during the Vietnam war. After returning from Vietnam, Jim himself worked for Firestone for many years –eventually managing the Firestone Tire Center in Tucker, GA. with his Dad and Brother Tom.

Jim enjoyed Scouting with his Dad growing up and loved the outdoors. Like his maternal grandfather, Jim always had lots of animals around and would be the first to help any animal -or animal owner in need. In his later years, Jim and Barbara created an animal rescue of sorts on their farm in Lawrenceville, GA for Horses, Dogs, Cats – really any animal needing help.

Like his paternal grandfather, Jim was also a very creative and skilled Craftsman who could create anything from robust wooden structures to finely built flying model aircraft from scratch. Later his interest in airplanes and the dynamics of flight, led him to pursue his Pilot’s license. His was a skilled Airplane Pilot –known for always being very detail oriented, very meticulous, and extremely Safety conscious. He earned his Multi-Engine license in 1988, later owned his own airplane and enjoyed flying for many years.

Jim was a friend to everyone, the type of person who would never turn away from anyone in need.

He is survived by his brother, Tom Lord (Donna) of Alto, GA and his two sons James Lord III (Mai-Chi) of Euless, TX, and Andy Lord (Jamie) of Atlanta, GA along with Grandchildren Sydney (Andy), Sam(Andy), and Oliver (Andy).

A visitation will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cremation, located at 3150 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA, 30084, United States. The visitation is scheduled for October 24, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and will be followed by a graveside service at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.