James E. Golliher Jr.

James E. Golliher, Jr.

James E. Golliher, Jr., also known as "Jim," "Jammer," and "Fifi" to his family and friends, passed away unexpectedly in Tiffin, doing what he loved, racing dirt bikes, at age 65, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born June 14, 1959, in Lexington, KY, to James E. and Glenda (Fields) Golliher, Sr.

He graduated from Whitmer High School and attended Owens Technical College. He worked at Jeep for almost 40 years. He was a member of AMA, UAW, and AHRMA. Jim loved to golf and bowl, but his heart belonged to dirt bikes. Jim received his first bike in 1974, a Trail 70, which would start a 51 year quest to be the best. He had 2 stroke oil running through his veins, some said. He was known as "The Hole Shot King." Jim and his dad were inseparable when it came to racing; they were Team Jammer. His dad was at every race, and was his biggest fan, since Jim was 14. His dad would say "ain't no dust out front." He raced all over the U.S., including OH, MI, KY, TX, AR, FL, TN, AL, PA, and NY. He also won many awards along the way.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dave and Nick Glenn for the time they spent attempting life-saving measures until medical assistance arrived.

Jim is survived by his father, James E. Golliher, Sr.; sister, Lisa (Mark) Holt; nephew, Tyler (Stephanie) Holt; niece, Tonya (Brian) Stamm; half-sister, Cindy (Dennis) Kelly and her children; many special aunts and cousins; best friend, Dave Glenn and his kids, Zach, Nick, Sara and Amber. He is preceded in death by his mother, and other relatives.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., at Wheelin' on the Rocks, 2640 W. Laskey Rd.

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