I first met Jim when I was a young man coming to work for the Baltimore Sun, and he was, at the time, the Assistant Advertising Manager for Real Estate. We both reported to the same boss. After I got to know Jim, I asked him if he would serve as a co-officiant at my wedding, as I was United Methodist and my then-fiance was Roman Catholic. His presence and help was, and still is, much appreciated. Fast forward 4 decades (we celebrate our 40th anniversary this coming April) and our marriage is still strong, and our daughter and son-in-law are both United Methodist Pastors in the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Rest well in heaven, good and faithful servant.