In Memory

James R Kime

James R. Kime   |   

ZEPHRYHILLS, FLA. - James R. Kime died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla. after a short illness. He was born November 4, 1947, in Racine, to Russell and Eleanor Kime. A graduate of Washington Park High School, he was a retired Captain in the Merchant Marine, making his home in Florida for over 30 years. When not on the water, his passion was skydiving, having completed 5,000 jumps and attaining the rank of Jumpmaster. He is survived by his brother, John; niece, Samantha; uncles, Robert (Irma) and Thomas (Nancy) Larsen; companion, Sandy Hawes; special friends, Ruth Walquist and Dennis Winkler; along with numerous friends and fellow skydivers worldwide. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place and services were held at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Zephyrhills, Fla. on Friday, May 29, 2009.