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AngryCorvair said:

has his family designated a charity for memorial donations?

Not yet, I’m still waiting for details on his services & all that. 

I'm 2 1/2 hours north off Jackson. Put me down as help for the 911. Parts runner, grunt work, towing, anything. And another Jim story: It seems that he had a certain disdain for the wine and cheese set so apparently when invited to an event in Jackson he brought a brick of Velveta, some Ritz Crackers, and a "box" of wine. He said "And they never asked me back" What a hoot :) (I may have the details off but that's how I remember the story)

I ......   I just don’t know what to say.  There has been to much death in my life lately.   I am still reeling from my Dad and now this.  I just don’t know what to say or do or anything at the moment.   

It is just not fair. Nothing is right at the moment. 

Nooo :( He was awesome for the brief moments of time I got to share with him at the 2016 Challenge. I pulled up in the hotel parking lot that Thursday night after the long drive and he immediately handed me and my buddy each a shot of whiskey through the car window. Gonna cherish that koozie forever.

I had no idea what this thread was about at first, and didn't click on it when I first noticed it.  I assumed it was an old thread brought back by a canoe.  I couldn't imagine that something would have happen to him.

Then I started to get a bad feeling, and was afraid of what was in it.   

This is a tremendous loss.  The community and humanity are missing a wonderful soul.  

Just saw this news.  I'm not really involved with the Challenge, but he seemed like a very decent man and also a fun guy.

Hail, fellow, well-never-met.  My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Truly saddened to hear of this news. 

Pete ....text me with the pertinents please when you get them thanks....

759NRNG said:

Pete ....text me with the pertinents please when you get them thanks....

Will do, nothing posted yet. 

Wow. I just saw this somehow. Jim and I were just emailing about doors in the 911. I never had the pleasure to meet him but we were already talking about running the Porsche through the WMAs here the next time he came this way.

Man what a shame. I wish I'd had the chance to know him better.

I just saw this thread.  I am truly saddened to hear of Jim's passing.  Such a cool dude...

Just seeing this for the first time. Condolences to Jim's family and friends.  I only knew him from chatting at the Challenge and his posts here, but I could see Jim was one of those crazy, creative, fun-loving guys who make this community special. 

I was a lurker friend.  I always enjoyed reading his posts, especially his grand entrance.  But I never interacted with him directly.  Nd for that, I feel that I truly missed out. 

I am incredibly sad to hear that he passed.  Please post links to any obituary or history about him as I bet his life was very colorful. 

In reply to jfryjfry :

I definitely will, but I’ve not been notified of arrangements or seen anything posted yet. 

Do we have any connection with the family? Still would love to get his 911 finished, but not if the family doesn't want to. 

In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :

I’d been talking with his girlfriend, but haven’t heard any news since last week. She said his brother was against finishing the 911, but no details beyond that.