According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Jim was a member of Westwood United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held at 538 Nichols Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49006, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 11:00 am. Visitation with family and friends will begin at 10:00 am, and a luncheon will follow the memorial service. Interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery will take place with full military honors on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm (those planning to attend should meet at the Funeral Assembly area at the entrance of the cemetery by 1:45 PM). Memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center or SPCA of Southwest Michigan.