Jim was a graduate of Radner High School in PA. He was also a United States Navy Veteran serving during Vietnam. Jim was a retired State Farm Agent for forty-three years. He was the President of the Tea Party in Tiffin, a member of the John Birch Society and the NRA.
He is survived by his wife Janice and his three daughters, Julie (Brian) Snyder of Ashtabula, OH, Joyce (Scott) Martin of Cheektowaga, NY, Jacqueline Green of North Tonawanda, NY, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.