Jim was born in 1933 in Cookeville Tennessee and lived there until after college except for one year in Chattanooga.
He attended Tennessee Tech and graduated in 1953. He then served in the Army Signal Corps for 2 years at Fort Monmouth NJ.
Jim and his wife to be, Joan, met at Red Bank Presbyterian Church and were married there in 1957.
Their children Jan and Jim Jr were born in Atlanta Ga in 1958 and 1961 and the family began a life of transfers. Jim worked for Burroughs and Unisys for 33 years in many different positions across the company. In his role in charge of Europe and Asia Pacific, he traveled a great deal which he enjoyed. Jim and Joan retired back in Atlanta and settled at St George Village in Roswell.
Jim is survived by his wife Joan, son Jim, granddaughters Jill, Rebecca, Emily, Megan, his great grandson Karl and his brother in law S. Richard Gentry. He was preceded in death by daughter, Jan and granddaughter, Lindsey.
We would like to thank the residents and care partners of St George for all the care and support of the family.
A memorial to Peachtree Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Georgia can be made.
A memorial service will take place on June 2nd at 2:00 at Roswell Funeral Home in Roswell Ga.
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