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Jim Huber Obituary
The cable network says Huber died Monday in Atlanta. A cause of death was not immediately released.
A statement from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., said Huber was an Emmy Award-winning essayist who joined Turner Sports full-time in 2000 and was an announcer for professional golf matches and NBA games.
He previously served as an anchor and reporter for CNN/Sports Illustrated and hosted CNN's Pro Golf Weekly and Sporting Life with Jim Huber.
David Levy, a Turner president of sales, distribution and sports, said in the statement that Huber served 27 years with the company.
Levy said: "The Turner Broadcasting family suffered a great loss and we are saddened by the passing of our colleague and friend."
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66 Entries
Randy N
August 12, 2016
My favorite sports reporter of all time. I miss your wit and charm .
August 9, 2014
we loved your coverage of golf, everyone just loved you. The people your interviewed, you made them so important. Like you loved them yourself.
We will miss you. Everyone loved your comments, they
were so sincere. Will miss you, Ruth and Duncan Soutar
April 2, 2012
Sad. I grew up listening to him on radio and tv. Tremendously talented man.
Rebecca Ames
February 20, 2012
Carol, I don't know if you will remember me but I was your neighbor in North Forest. I am Rebecca Ames. I just heard about Jim and my heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry for your loss.........
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David Schwartz
January 12, 2012
I grew up reading Jim in the newspaper and then watching him on Channel 11. It was always a treat reading his writing or watching him on TV. I moved away from Atlanta over 20 years ago and, on those occasions when I saw him on television in the years since, appreciated the chance to hear, once again, his well-crafted words and enjoy the evident warmth in his appreciation of sport itself and how sport enriched the lives of so many.
My sympathies to his friends and family
Gloria James
January 11, 2012
The Huber family is in my heart and prayers. Many fond memories from high school and junior college linger. Through Facebook, Jim and I reconnected. Our lives were touched through prayer when Carol was so ill and our daughter suffered a heart attack. This is just one example of how Jim's heart would grow so that there was room for everyone! Thanks Carol for sharing the "love of your life."
January 9, 2012
Jim was a unassuming person who treated
everyone with respect and honesty. He
was an excellent announcer who analyzed golf with the best of them. Jim will be missed by family and friends.
George Partin, Jacksonville, Florida
Peggy Peterson
January 8, 2012
Our many thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family and friends. You will be missed.
Ocala High, 1962,classmate remembers a 'gentleman,quiet guy'.
RIP
Susan Holly
January 8, 2012
Jim, we loved you so - how lucky we were to call you our dear friend. Carol, we will always be there for you. Prayers to all at this difficult time. God bless.
Susan and Rick Holly
Emily McLain
January 7, 2012
Always a winner. At age 5, Jim entered a coloring contest. He won the top prize of $5.00. I teased him later. He must have stayed within the lines. A privilege to have known him as a child. Gone too soon. Deepest sympathy to his family.
J Williams
January 6, 2012
I'm very sorry for your loss. I was a big fan of Mr. Huber's work. I pray God will comfort the family at such a tough time.
MaryLynne Grile
January 6, 2012
Love and prayers to Carol and family. Love MaryLynne Grile
Becky and Ted Tolbert
January 6, 2012
Carol, It was very nice to meet you and Jim in Burnsville, NC where are parents were very good friends. My husband enjoyed playing golf with Jim at Mt. Mitchel. We share your loss and send our deepest sympathy. Ted and Becky (Grile) Tolbert
January 6, 2012
Dearest Carol, Matt, Julie and family,
We know that if love could have saved Jim, he would have lived forever.
With all of our love and care,
John and Carol Hacker
January 6, 2012
He and the class he displayed on air will be missed. Bradd Hunter, Jacksonville FL
Kris Krizmanich
January 6, 2012
My heart is heavy. Jim was a great friend during my time in Atlanta and at CNN. The stories he told, on air and off, his way with words, his compassion and gentleness were just some of the things that made him such a great man. His humility was exemplified when he told me that he attended a Four Bitchen' Babes concert and Christine Lavin singled him out and told him what a fan she was. He was in awe and touched by that. He always had time to speak to a fan. Jim also had a great artistic talent and I'm blessed to own two pieces by Jim Huber.
I can just see him now, with Dan Young, one of his photographers who also died way to young, playing holes on truly "The Masters" course. Rest in Peace, Jim, My life is better having been able to call you Friend.
Nancy Huey
January 6, 2012
So sorry to read this. Much too young.
Really enjoyed watching him.
Carol, prayers for you and Matt.
Nancy Huey, AAC, 9 hole golf,years ago.
Stephen Graham
January 5, 2012
Hubes was the best writer I ever worked with. But as proud as I was to call him a peer, I was much more proud to call him friend. I remember watching the '81U.S. Open with him. I was for Tom Watson and he was for Jack Nicklaus. I jumped like Dominique when Watson pitched in on 17!!! I never let Jim forget he still owed me lunch from that day! Jim was simply the best!
David Chandley
January 5, 2012
Lynn and I are saddened by this news and will lift Carol up in prayer. Seeing Jim through the years at fundraisers for Egleston Children's Hospital was always enjoyable. His way with words on tv were unparalleled. A talent that will be missed.
January 5, 2012
Will be well missed. He had a great way with words.
George Komer
January 5, 2012
Brook and I first met our neighbors Jim, Carol, and Matt when we moved to Atlanta in 1977, and shared many great times with an "inseparable" group of four couples. We will sorely miss our friend, and wish all God's blessings on him. We're sure Jim continues to tell his stories, but to a much larger audience.
Lou Walker
January 5, 2012
When Jim Huber hired me to be the First Female Organist in the history of the NHL for the Atlanta Flames, I thought he must be nuts! But I was wrong, and he was a great boss with personality and always a class act for approx. 8 years we worked together. A lot of great memories, and I wouldn't have missed it for the world; and even the last time I saw him and Carol when I was living on Hilton Head before I had to move back home to care for my Mother for 10 years before her passing at 89. He will be sorely missed by the many who knew him personally and others. Can't believe he's gone too soon. Many thoughts and prayers to Carol and Matt. Sincerely, Lou Walker, Organist for the Atlanta Flames (1973-1980) (Oneida, TN)
Bill Pierce
January 5, 2012
I will really miss my good golf friend. Jim was there with me when I fell and broke my hip on the course at the Athletic Club. That meant so much to me.
Dan Bouchard
January 4, 2012
"my thought and prayers are with Carol Jim's wife and their son, Jim always had time to talk to me and to listen to me most of all" So I can imagine what Carol will be going through with no Jim LISTEN to her. He was caring and genuine man! 1 Cor15:reveals him well as to is outlook to eternal life. He discussed it with me once I had to face it.
He said I am so glad we are Brothers in the LORD!! Dan Bouchard Former Atlanta Flames Goalie
Henry Cho
January 4, 2012
I am still in shock. Jim and his wife, Carol, are/were good friends whom my family would see at different charity golf tournaments. A class act and kind gentleman, I always looked forward to hanging out with Jim and Carol at dinner and with Jim on the range and play a practice round when our schedules permitted. He and I emailed each other a couple weeks before Christmas and then I find out he has passed. We all lost one of the good guys, I'm bummed my pal has gone on to a better place but will think of him often, especially whenever I tee it up. Prayers to Carol and the family.
Tony,Shunnette and Madison Barnett
January 4, 2012
My family only met Jim Huber for one weekend, but it will be a weekend our family especially our daughter will never forget. She was playing in the Junior Golf League World Series at TPC Sugarloaf and the word got around that JIM HUBER would be there commentating and documenting the events of the junior golf tournament. Jim was so gracious and wonderful to all of those kids and made them feel as important as if they were players on the PGA tour. Memories that those children will carry with them forever. My daughter who is shy and doesn't talk much was interviewed by Jim. To our and her surprise he spotlighted her in his "Sense of Huber" article for PGA.com. What is so amazing and what makes Jim's essays and him so special and incredible, is that he captured her personality completely, although he had only talked to her for about 15 minutes. She will never forget as she says the nice man with the laughing eyes, because for one weekend she was a "golf star" because Jim Huber said so. She will cherish that feeling for the rest of her life no matter where life takes her. The country has lost a national treasure. My condolences to his wife, son and the people who loved him. I am sure he will be greatly missed.
January 4, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Huber family in their time of grief. At times like these, "God can give us power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next 2Corinthians 4:7 Joanna
January 4, 2012
Althought I don't know the Family, I would like to send my Condolences to you and your family. May the peace of God that excels all thought comfort you during this time of sadness. (2Co.1:3,4)
Condolences, Hilda, South Carolina
Phil Helms
January 4, 2012
I had the pleasure of playing golf with Jim on several occasion at the AAC over the years. If you were looking for a role model for a perfect gentleman and friend, you had to look no further than Jim. Jim always took the time to speak and never seemed in a hurry. He will be missed by so many.
Tony Taylor
January 4, 2012
Having worked with and enjoyed Jim as a friend for over 35 years I feel he will always be in my thoughts. His warmth and kindness I will cherish and truly miss.
Patricia Cordes
January 4, 2012
I was a listener,and recieved such a wonderful feeling of kindness and sincerity as I heard his wonderful stories and commentaries. I wondered what happened to him and I will miss him.
Toren Anderson
January 4, 2012
I first met Jim in 1979 and he was a great journalist and such a class act. He only got better each and every year. His passion for what he did was clear. It is so rare to see someone so truly gracious and talented in his work. The family and friends are in my prayers as they grieve this great loss.
January 4, 2012
My condolences to the family.
Psalms 147:3.
Timothy Ault
January 4, 2012
I used to listen to this Jim every morning on CNN while I was getting ready to go to work. Loved his master of the word and the way he could tell a story. He was the voice I loved to hear sports from as much as my hometown sports guy Sam. S.
January 4, 2012
To the the family of Jim Huber - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
Donn Hutchison
January 3, 2012
We use to slide down a hill of gravel in cardboard boxes; write stories that Jimmy illustrated; laid in the grass, watched the clouds and made-up tales. Jim moved at the end of sixth grade and I never saw him again. Yet he continued to remain a fond memory in the attic of my mind. My sympathy to his wife and family.
Mark Craig
January 3, 2012
Jimmy The life of those who knew You will never quite be the same with your passing. Folks like yourself only come along once in a lifetime. We all have been blessed to have known you.
Rob Waters
January 3, 2012
I met Jim while working on the PGA Tour. He was one of the finest gentleman, I have ever met in my life.
My heart goes out to his family. God Bles you all.
Kelly Rogers
January 3, 2012
"MISS JIM SO MUCH". I HAVE BEEN HIS HAIRDRESSER FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR CAROL AND MATT. I WILL MISS HIM NEXT WEEK; AND ALL THE MONTHS AFTER.
Kelly Rogers
January 3, 2012
"MISS JIM SO MUCH". I HAVE BEEN HIS HAIRDRESSER FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR CAROL AND MATT. I WILL MISS HIM NEXT WEEK AND ALL THE MONTHS AFTER.
Carol Swanson
January 3, 2012
We have been blessed to have Jim and Carol as our neighbors for the last nine years. Jim was such a talented writer, story teller and artist. He was also one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He would laugh at our crazy dog and kids. He would surprise the children with keepsakes from his travels and always had a kind, encouraging word. We will miss him dearly. Our hearts and prayers go to Carol and family.
Martha Smith
January 3, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's death. I always enjoyed his sports broadcasting and have missed seeing him on TV. He was a good reporter. To Jim's family you will be in my thoughts at this time. My mom died in January of last year and I know it is a difficult time. Best to the family.
Martha Smith
LON BUCKLER
January 3, 2012
I ENJOYED LISTENING TO THE MANY WAYS JIM WOULD SPIN HIS STORIES. I CANNOT REMEMBER EVER SEEING JIM WITHOUT HIM WEARING A BIG SMILE. A CLASS ACT AND GENTLEMAN IN EVERY ASPECT. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
benny gunter
January 3, 2012
god bless you jim
David Mote
January 3, 2012
I had the pleasure of playing Golf with Jim in a Charity event several years ago. He was a class act. God bless.
Tod Kilgore
January 3, 2012
Jimmy Huber,
Thank you for making the game of sports a pleasure. Its people like you that show passion only comes from the HEART!!!
May you rest in peace with all the great writers before you..
James Walker
January 3, 2012
My Condolences go out to the family. He was great sport journalist and story teller!
January 3, 2012
Jim was a class guy who really enjoyed his work and life. I am a Professional Golfer who had the pleasure of playing in a chairty golf tournament many years ago with Jim. What a gentleman. My prayers are with his family during this time of grief. God Bless
Rick Briggs
January 3, 2012
Sorry for your loss, Jim was A good sports reporter His reporting will be missed :(
January 3, 2012
I remember Jim from my days with the Miami Dolphins. He was a gentleman and a friend. I extend my wishes to the family.
Kathy Dupree
Miami Dolphins 71-72
Ellen and Hill Griffin
January 3, 2012
We remember the fun times we shared with Carol and Jim. He always had a smile on his face and made you feel so good to be around him.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Andy Hilbun
January 3, 2012
Truly one of the great guys in sports journalism. He will be missed
Tim McBride
January 3, 2012
Worked with Jim in the earliest days of "Pro Golf Weekly". It was enjoyable to see his passion for golf and pride in writing come together on those shows. He was a pleasure to work with and know. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
Bill O'Callaghan
January 3, 2012
Jim was a "Hall of Famer" at everything he did, and yet he was also just one of the guys. He made one feel like a friend. He will be missed by us all. Our concerns and prayers go out to Carol.
John Kramer
January 3, 2012
Years would pass between bumping into Jim at some event or another. But..each time it was as if we had spent the last several days together. I had the PLEASURE of working with Jim at WGST during the last days the station played music and the first days they became Atlanta's News Station. He and "Skinny" Bobby Harper were hilarious together. I somehow got into the act at times as well because I was the overnight DJ and would occasionally be part of a bit the two would prepare. Jim was the perfect foil to Harper's rediculous(sic) sense of humor. But above all was Jim's writing. NOBODY could turn a phrase and deliver it better than he. That's why he vaulted to the stature he achieved. The world has lost one of it's GREATEST story tellers. That's all that Jim wanted to do was tell stories. Nobody did it better. Rest my friend. Tell Harper I said "Hello".
Shaun Micheel
January 3, 2012
My heartfelt wishes go out to the Huber family. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jim "well" during the Grand Slam of Golf in 2003 in Hawaii. I will never forget the hours of coverage that he did for the PGA Championship. He was one of, if not the most, respected jounalists that surrounded the PGATOUR. His interview style was always professional and he had the uncanny ability to get more from you than you cared to share. I will miss him greatly.
January 3, 2012
I will truly miss my friend of over 30 years. Our rounds of golf, family get togethers and vacations will always bring fond memories. A man of many talents, and a real buddy. God Bless - Bob DaRin, Roswell
Audraine Jackson
January 3, 2012
I met Jim when I was a wide eyed intern at WXIA and a UGA student many years ago. He was one of the nicest industry professionals I ever met. He always had a smile and took time to talk with the novices in the newsroom. At the time, women were discouraged from pursuing a sports career. But Jim was always encouraging. He had the same warm personality even after I ran into him again while at CNN. My condolences to his family. I know he will be truly missed.
Durwood Fincher
January 3, 2012
JIM WAS A CLASS ACT BOTH ON AND OFF THE AIR. INDEED, HE WAS A GENTLE MAN. HONORED TO CALL HIM FRIEND...
Ron Hudspeth
January 3, 2012
Jim and I first met when we were on the staff at the Miami Herald in the late '60s and later worked together on the Atlanta Journal sports staff. He was a talented writer, good friend and a great guy. Rest in peace, Jim.
Bob MacDonald
January 3, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Huber's passing.Mr Huber was an institution in Atlanta and to the sports world - he will be missed.
Terry Kay
January 3, 2012
Jim was a fellow journalist at The Atlanta Journal, a fine reporter and good-to-the-core man. I was proud to follow his exceptional career. His passing leaves yet another tender place to be filled by memory.
Patrick Rutherford
January 3, 2012
With his arching voice, awesome energy and keen insight, Jim Huber was one of the best in the business. He paved the paths of many. Even better, he was a good man.
Although I never met him, I'm proud to say he was a family friend. Regrets and well wishes to all those who knew and loved him,
Kevin Gunderson
January 3, 2012
Jim Huber could not only report the sports, but tell a great story. I remember him well from the days when CNN had sports. He's up there with Nick Charles, Ernie Sr, Skip Carey, talking Braves, sports, and swaping stories
John Dougherty
January 3, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mr. Huber's passing. I will miss the quiet professionalism that was imbedded in each of his broadcasts. May God Bless those who loved him most.
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