Mr. James "Jim" B. Washburn

Long time Douglasville resident, James B. (Jim) Washburn, age 73, died early in the morning on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Jim was born in Macomb, Illinois, in 1942, the son of Dennie D. Washburn and Loidell (Clifton) Washburn of Augusta, Illinois, both now deceased.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Jane (Ashmore) Washburn; two daughters: Cherie Dawn Hall, wife of David Ray Hall, and Tara LeBlanc, wife of Beau A. LeBlanc. Also survived by two granddaughters: Kayla LeBlanc and Lauren Hall; a grandson, Carson Hall; a nephew, Todd G. Spillers; Todd’s daughters: Natasha Rice and Cristy Lee Spillers, and Natasha’s two children.

Jim married Marjorie Jane in 1971, following a three year stint in the US Marine Corps. He was employed by Bellsouth and then by AT&T as a marketing representative, from which he retired. He was an avid Ham radio operator, having begun the hobby in his early teens. His call sign was K4GYH (K4 “Great Yankee Ham”). Jim and his wife were members of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Douglasville.

Jim had a magnetic personality, was liked by all who knew him and made friends easily. He will be greatly missed by all his loved ones. Prayers for his family will be appreciated.

Visitation is Monday, May 25, 2015, from 3 to 6 pm, and graveside services are at Rose Haven Cemetery, Tuesday, May 26, at 3 pm.

Family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Marines Toys for Tots, in Jim’s name.

Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com