James "Jim" Albert Bender

James “Jim” Albert Bender of North Palm Beach, Florida past away to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was 78 years old. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 30, 1938. He moved to Lake Worth, Florida in 1948. After graduating from Lake Worth High School Class of 1959, he then attended Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army, followed by a career with Pratt Whitney, retiring after 25 years as a computer program analyst.

Amongst the things Jim enjoyed were bass fishing, he was a an avid golfer, member of the North Palm Beach Country Club and an avid Senior Softball player. Being inducted into the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame (year 2000) was just icing on the cake. He was active in the community: entered computer data at Trinity United Methodist Church, a Support Our Troops volunteer, Golf Advisory Board Chairman Member, and Country Club Advisory member.

He was the son of the late James C. Bender and Cora E. Happel Bender. Jim is survived by this beloved wife of 42 years, Doris Marie Wood Bender, devoted son John Auchmuty (wife) Judi and grandson Shane of Lantana, Florida.

He is also survived by many other close family members and a host of relatives and friends. He will be truly missed by all who loved him.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to American Cancer Society or Trust Bridge Hospice: 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or Trinity United Methodist Church, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Visitation will be at Aycock Funeral Home: 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL on Saturday, November 12th from 4:00 pm to 6:00pm

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Emily Sterling officiating, located at 9625 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens.

Arrangements under the direction of Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, Jupiter, FL.