Jim was born, October 20,1942,in Peru,IN, the son of the late Bernard Paul and Juanita Irene Tucker De Ford. He was a graduate of Marion High School and graduated from Broward Junior College, Ft Lauderdale, FL.
Jim was a veteran, serving 4 years with the US Air Force. He was a Financial Planner in Florida for 20 years. Previously, he worked with the Fraternal Order of Police, providing Country Western Entertainment (Fund Raiser Shows). Jim was a Mentor in the Gilmer County Veteran Drug Court.
Survivors include: sister; Jo Ann Phillips, sons, James Brenton, Jr.; Trimble,MO, Shawn Scott, Mt Pleasant,SC, daughter; Nichole Peterson, Clearwater, FL and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday October 20,2018 (Jim’s Birthday) at 4:00pm at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Scott Eaton officiating.
Bernhardt funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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