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CURTIS, James "Jim" Age 68, died June 5, 2011, at his home in Allardt, TN. Born in Dayton, OH, Jim moved with his wife Pam to Palm Harbor in 1972, and stayed for 31 years before moving to Allardt, TN, in 2003. Jim retired from Xpedx in 2009. In Tennessee, Jim was the Commander of American Legion Post 137 and was the Liaison for Veterans Affairs for Congressional District 4. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pam; daughters Kim Ashley and Tracy Krause; son-in-law Craig; grandchildren Curt, Jessica, Max and Sarah; great-granddaughter Madison; brother Chuck and his wife Susie. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 7 pm Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Anchorage Club House at 1025 Anchorage Lane, Palm Harbor, FL 34685. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Military Charity.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 15, 2011.

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June 15, 2011

May you RIP Jim, I know you were such an important part of Curt's life and he has always talked about how much respect and admiration he had for his Grandpa. I now that Justin will miss you as well, there were many good times these boys had as boys, and also as grown men with you in Tennessee.

Kim-Palm Harbor, FL

Sue Williams

June 15, 2011

God bless.

Shawn Tobias

June 15, 2011

See you at that great Martini bar in the sky Uncle Jim....

Susan Nelson

June 15, 2011

RIP Uncle Jim

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