James Grover McVicar

1945 - 2017

Jim McVicar, known to family and friends as "Jimbo", passed away peacefully in his hometown of Sacramento on August 19, 2017 at the age of 72 years with his family by his side. Born in Sacramento in May of 1945, Jim spent a great part of his childhood living in Big Sur and Big Basin State Parks where his dad was a ranger. He graduated from San Lorenzo Valley High School where he played Football and Golf. He later joined the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton. After an honorable discharge Jim went on to a successful career as a Salesman where he worked for many companies which afforded him the opportunity to travel around the US and the World. Jim later moved to Dallas, Texas where he had continued success in business. It didn't take him long to start saying "Ya'll" and "Darlin'". A proud Texan indeed, but his heart always remained in California. Jim was a loyal and Faithful 49ers fan who was never bashful about wearing his Red and Gold as a reminder to his Dallas friends and clients of his "Faithfulness". Jim ultimately returned to Sacramento in early 2017 where he spent the rest of his days with his family that he loved so dearly. Jim is survived by his son Rob McVicar and his wife Kristin; 3 grandchildren, Ian Robert, Anna Robin and Emily Grace. Jim is also survived by his loving siblings Jaynee (Jerry) Trueblood, Anne (Jess) Harris, Mark (Vicky) McVicar as well as many other extended family members and loyal friends. A service will be held at 10:30 am, on Thursday August 31st at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road Dixon, CA 95620. Donations in memory of Jim can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation at garysinisefoundation.org/donate