Age 84, of Abingdon, Virginia. Formerly of Farmington Hills, MI. Born in Iron Mountain, MI

Beloved husband of the late Betty L. for 48 years. Loving mother of Robert (Mindy) Bonin, Cherished grandfather of Ashby Bonin. Dear brother of Roy, Gerard, Frances, and brother-in-law of Dorothy. Also survived by special friends Dr. and Mrs. Richard Schiff, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conner.

Jim retired from CSX Corporation and was a member and Elder of the Southfield United Presbyterian Church.

Graveside Service 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17th, at Woodlawn Cemetery, 19975 Woodward Avenue, Detroit (West side of Woodward, South of 8 Mile Road).

Memorial contributions may be made to Patriot's Point, Charleston, SC in care of U.S. Merchant Seamen.