Colonel James E. McIntyre accepted his final duty assignment to heaven on Friday, October 25, 2024. He was born June 18, 1927, in Vidalia, Georgia, he grew up during the depression. He had three sisters and two brothers who all preceded him in passing.
At 17 he enlisted in the navy during World War II and served aboard a minesweeper for three years in the South China Sea. After the war he attended Florida State University on the GI bill where he met his true love, Rose. He was one of 500 males admitted to Florida State as it had previously been an all girls college. They were married for 73 years. Col. McIntyre then joined the army receiving a direct commission and a rank of first lieutenant , and served in the Medical Service Corps, where at one point in his career he went before Congress to secure appropriate funds for all the Army hospitals so our service members could have access to the best medical care. During his tenure in the Army, he was stationed in Germany for the Berlin Crisis, and also volunteered for Vietnam.
Upon retirement, he was the senior ROTC instructor at Baker High School, where he aided many students in receiving appointments to West Point, the Air Force Academy, and the Naval Academy. He also served as a respected male figure for some students who had no one in their life to help them. His students adored him, and many kept up with him even after he retired from Baker High School.
Col. McIntyre leaves behind his wife, his children James E McIntyre jr., and Brenda Elise Jolly, two grandchildren, Melissa Burgamy and Justin Amaro, and three great grandchildren, Alexandra Burgamy, James Davis Amaro, and Allison Amaro.
Col. McIntyre will be missed!
Graveside services and interment with full military honors will be held in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.
