Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he was raised in Charlotte, where he attended Central High School and NC State University. He had a long career with FreemanWhite architectural and engineering firm.
Jim had many hobbies and interests: he was a gardener, a woodworker, a painter, a baker, a card player, a fisherman, a dancer, and a friend to many pets. Over the last year, he made many new friends and enjoyed exciting experiences at his home in Plantation Estates. More than this, he was a loving father and devoted “Boompa” to his daughters and their families.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Greene Weber. Surviving are his daughter, Cindy Schachner and husband, Chip; daughter, Julie Weber and husband, Ed Johnson; and grandchildren, Ally, Joey and Mark Schachner. And, of course, his constant companion “Chicky.” Jim is also survived by an extensive family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends, whom he cared for and loved dearly.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 in the Chapel of Harry & Bryant Company, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte, with the Reverend Larry Watts officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com
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