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James Ward Nuzum Jr.
1921 - 2017
James Ward Nuzum Jr.
1921 - 2017
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BORN
1921
DIED
2017
James Nuzum Obituary
Jim was born August 25, 1921, in Des Moines to James and Maurine (Minnis) Nuzum. He served in the Army during WWII. Jim was self-employed and worked most of his life in the grocery business. He sang in the Barbershop Quartet for over 40 years and loved to dance.
Jim is survived by his children, Penny (Ron) McPherson and Jamie (Marcia), and Terri Noland; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Dee Neeley.
Memorials can be made to the Union Park Grace Fellowship Church in Des Moines.
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