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James Soukup Obituary
Born September 13, 1957 in Austin, Texas, he was a son of Margaret Belle Soukup of Troy and the late James Rudolph Soukup.
Jim graduated from the University of Tennessee and served in the U.S. Army. He went on to serve as an intelligence specialist for the department of defense for over 30 years and retired from the National Ground Intelligence Center in 2013.
He was a member of the American Legion and was very dedicated to his country. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and a former member of ByBee's Road Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church in Fredericksburg. Jim was a diehard Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning fan. He lived by his motto, God, Family, Country.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Paula Ann Soukup of Troy; one daughter, Samantha Shain and husband, Kevin, of Virginia Beach; one son, James Patrick Soukup and wife, Bre, of Williamsburg; a brother, Jeffrey Soukup of Austin, Texas; a sister, Susan Wilson of Sugarland, Texas; sisters-in-law, Dianna Semrau, Theresa Knisley; and brother-in-law, Chuck Miller, all of Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday July 22, 2016 at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Arrangements are being made by Preddy Funeral Home, Gordonsville
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D Dietrich
November 4, 2016
Jim was a fine human being, a friend and colleague, and a great analyst. He served his country well. Jim's life should inspire all who strive to live the moral, virtuous life. He will be missed.
Amanda Gutridge
July 25, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of Jim from youth group. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love and miss you all.
~Amanda "Shorty" Dillard/Gutridge~
L V
July 25, 2016
May the loving God of all comfort and hope be with the family at this very sad and difficult time.
Jim Lowry
July 23, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Soukup family. I knew Jim as a friend and coworker for many years at NGIC. He was a dedicated and well respected man. May he rest in peace.
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Raquel Cates
July 20, 2016
Rest in peace
Raquel Cates
July 20, 2016
Rest in peace Jim, God bless you.
Andy Jarvis
July 20, 2016
Sincerest Condolences to the Soukup Family. I am very sorry for your loss.
July 19, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 19, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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