Jim was a fun loving, kind hearted man to all he knew. Many male influences have come, and gone in my life, but none have known me longer than Jim. We met before I was a year old. He introduced his brother to my mother, and we became family by marriage for a few short years. The marriage ended, but the familial ties could never be broken. He was always there with a smile, and words of encouragement. During my late teens he took me in when my world was crumbling down around me. Helped me tremendously to adapt to many things a young man faces, and come to terms with some aspects of my life. Oddly, for these two "bachelors" , this was the most stabile environment I had known. We remained close, and spent many hours together in the garage after I returned from the military. He was always interested in how my family was doing. For someone that had not birthed his own children, he was a natural Dad. I will miss him sorely for the rest of my days, and live life in tribute to his legacy. He never quit on me, and I will never quit on him. Much love Jim, rest easy now.