Formerly of Farmington Hills, Michigan. He was born in Repton, Alabama on October 7, 1925 to Lucy Mae (Fendley) and William Edward Trawick. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Willingham Trawick and his brother, Ramsey Leroy Trawick. He is survived by his four children: Mary Lynn Trawick Freeman, Leslie (Bill) Clark, Allison Trawick (Rick Rothermel) and Steven (Alicia) Trawick, seven grandchildren: Shannon Fink, Nicholas and Steven Clark, Zachary and Jacob Rothermel, and Alexandra and James Willingham Trawick, sister Keeble Poellnitz, brother Roy Keith Trawick and a number of nieces and nephews.

Jim served overseas in the Coast Guard as a signalman on LST 831 during WWII before attending Marion Institute and Duquesne University, where he received his B.S. in accounting. A certified public accountant, he worked for General Motors for 30 years, rising to the position of Assistant Divisional Comptroller, Fisher body.

Jim's family has selected simple cremation without a formal service.
Contributions in Jim's name may be made to the American Heart Association.