Omaha – Preceded in death by his father: Tom; brother: Robert and grandson, Nathaniel.  Survived by mother: Rosalee; sister: Susan (Kirby) Clarke; two former wives: Brenda Diaz & Sheila Carlson; daughter: Jessica (Mike) Bentley; step-children: Sabrina (Aaron) Long & Bryan Viator; and many beloved grandchildren.

Jim grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in physical education.  He spent most of his life as a carpet and flooring installer, which he loved, and riding his motorcycle all over the country.

Memorials to the family for later designation.