James N. Gennette Jr.

James N. Gennette, Jr. 1/22/1947 - 3/18/2011 Jim's bright, burning flame was extinguished this week and his friends and family will miss him terribly. He was a wonderful friend, a great father and an outstanding businessman. Jim was born in Ontario, OR and grew up in Las Vegas, NV. He attended Bishop Gorman High School and UNLV. He began a long and accomplished career in 1967 when he joined the National Car Rental Corporation in Las Vegas. Jim made history in 1969, at the age of 22, when he was promoted to the position of City Manager of the National Car Rental operation in Spokane, Washington, the youngest person ever appointed to such a position. During his long and distinguished career, he held similar top management positions in Sacramento, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chattanooga, TN and Austin, TX. Jim was a cherished father, brother, husband and friend. He would do anything for you and was always there when you needed him. He loved golf, baseball, college basketball, the Texas Longhorns and good old rock and roll. His infectious smile and sweet spirit will be deeply missed by his friends and family. Jim is preceded in death by his mother, Joan and his sister, La Donna "Kay". Survived by his father, James Sr.; son, James III; daughter, Bridget; brother, Bob (Kathy); sister, Mary Ann and best friend, Joe Coon. A Memorial Service will be Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.