First of all to the family, I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful man and Stepfather.  Jim came into my life in the late 70's as he married my mother. I am sure he didn't realize what he had done until it was to late, he took on a bunch of hellions. 
He was a true Saint about most everything I ever witnessed, he worked hard to make a loving home and he did well. One thing about Jim was he worked tirelessly all the time, he would work all night at the post office and sometimes all the next day, if he wasn't working in the restaurant, helping me throw papers, he was working in the yard or the house trying to make everything perfect. I did learn a lot from him over the short time we spent together.  
Jim encouraged me, taught me and helped me, as a kid you couldn't ask for anything more than that. When I say "taught me" he really wanted you to learn so he would always give the extra parts of the lesson in the finer details of "why it is done this way". I think of him often and I will appreciate him always. 
Thank you James H. Monroe for serving our country as a Marine and most of all, being a good Christian man and my Stepfather.  

Jim was a such an inspiration to all. We were so impressed by his dedication to faith, family and country. He was never afraid to take action for any cause dear to him. Thank you Jim for all your sacrifices and service to our country. Thank you Lord that our paths crossed with Jim’s. We know the family will miss Jim immensely as the void he’ll leave is great.  We pray you’ll take comfort in knowing how many lives Jim impacted for the better, most especially by witnessing his love of God. 

Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni.

Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever.

Thank you James for your service to this nation. U.S. Marine Corps, WWII. Purple Heart recipient.

My dad had a love for travel and I have inherited that from him.  I believe he travel to all 50 states.  At least that was his goal.  His loves in life was God, family and his military service.   I was reading a posting in Dear Abby back in the 80’s about a search for anyone who was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division.  I asked dad about it and he said that it was his. I gave him the information and that started him going to many Marine celebrations all over. He even reconnected with guys who served with him. He loved it.  A few years ago he was honorary guest at a Marine Birthday celebration right near where he lived.  He got to cut the cake and give a little speech.  Very proud night as I watched my dad just beam.  Young Marines were in awe at listening to him.  My heart aches but I’m happy he’s finally where he wants to be.

I remember meeting this wonderful man at a WW 2 reunion. He invited me to it because we had been exchanging letters which started after I found letters he had written to my grandmother during the war. He knew her son, my Uncle, during the war but no longer remembered him now. His invitation was with the hope that someone there would remember my Uncle, but nobody there did. What I did find there was a man with the most beautiful soul of anyone I've ever met before.  Through this man I also met his daughter Marian, and we have become friends.  I know there are many eyes crying today for this great loss as I know a man as wonderful as that must have hundreds of mourners. Just know one thing, he is now resting in the arms of Jesus.


So many happy memories from our child and adulthood.  Remember he ran away as a teen.  Mother and Dad were frantic til they got a note from Mama Julett in Arkansas thanking them for allowing James to visit.  Also, lighting a candle in. a pumpkin and then hiding it under his bed, which soon started a fire.  And all the stray dogs following him home (not because he whistled to them - no way!). Joining the Marines after Pearl Harbor (parents had to sign permission as under age).  Receiving Purple Heart with second citation, then returning to school to complete high school, and square dancing with teens at a Gov. Justice Inaugural Ball.  Driving me to HS football games and he and Aunt Pat leading us in rosary on way to and from games.  He loved to dance and practiced new jitterbug  steps with Virginia and I.  So many happy memories and a mentor in loving. faith, family and country.  Will miss you brother Jim.  My John, Gregg  and Stephen will be among loved ones welcoming you to the loving arms of your beloved Lord.



OBITUARY

James H. Monroe

June 14, 1926 – June 12, 2021

DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary

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