Age 49. Born in Pontiac, Michigan. Jim was a 1976 graduate of Novi High School.

Beloved son of Lorraine and the late Ralph, Jr. Dear brother of Deborah (Mark) McMaster, Barbara Jean Auten, Terry (Sharon) Auten, Ruth Kenaga, Tom (Jo Ellen) Auten and Sally (Ionel) Popa. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Evangel Ministries, 13660 Stansbury, Detroit.

Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road).

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.