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James Flack Obituary
James Kirkpatrick Flack III
May 1, 1963 - October 2, 2022
Born in Michigan, Jim moved with his family to Washington, DC at age three, attended public schools and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1981. He studied history at the University of Michigan, worked in Ann Arbor at Village Corner and then returned to Washington to work at Congressional Delivery as dispatcher.
In 1996 he relocated to Los Angeles, CA to take a job at NBC's Access Hollywood, where he was employed until his death after a valiant battle with cancer.
Jim was a passionate fan of the Baltimore Orioles and the University of Michigan football team. He was a dear friend to many and beloved from coast to coast.
Informal events in Jim's honor are planned for future dates.
He is survived by his parents Jan and James Kirkpatrick Flack, Jr. of Washington, DC; sister Hilary Flack of Oakland, CA; brother Jake Flack; sister-in-law Anne Fothergill; and nephews Charlie and Johnny Flack of Takoma Park, MD.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Flack
Lucy
July 25, 2025
I will miss you always, Ricky. Lucy
Rebecca (Tissue) Capodilupo
June 8, 2025
Wow- Jim and I went to Wilson together but we also worked together at the "Marvelous Market"
on Connecticut Ave in D.C. he was such a kind, sweet guy- always made everyone feel at ease. I´m so very sorry to hear of his passing. He always made my day better.
Jay Belmore
October 10, 2024
We had so many inside jokes. But it was all positive stuff. Jim hated it when someone would try to cloudy his otherwise sunny day. I miss him very much.
Tim Papineau
February 26, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim at Congressional Delivery where we often hung out after a day of Jim telling me where to go. We shared many a pitchers at The Big Hunt in Dupont Circle or Stoney's for a burger on a Thursday night. I loved hearing his stories about his days at Wilson where he attended school amongst D.C. Rockstar's or the shows he enjoyed as a teen in D.C. The last time I saw Jim was when he came to Seattle for a few days when I was living there. He almost had to have my back after the o's hit a grandslam at the King Dome. We lost touch but for what ever reason, I stumbled onto this page while wondering what Jim and others from Congressional were up to these days.
Jay
October 10, 2023
I remember one of the times I visited Jim in LA, I went on a hop on hop off bus tour during the day, where the tour guide interviewed me and posted it for the world to see. He said, "you´ve been in town for 15 minutes and already on TV." He had such a great sense of humor. Really miss that guy.
Michael Edwards
August 14, 2023
In 1981 James painted a watercolour view of Lough Corrib in Eire. I don't know the reason for it - he knew and loved the place, fished there or whatever - but it is very close to my heart and a treasured and beautiful piece of work. My father fished the Corrib for most of his life and took me over there for holidays from a young age. He retired there and in due course I married there (at the church in Glann if you know it). I was sorry to read of James' passing. Please accept my sympathies. He left a wonderful legacy.
Michael Edwards
Damaris Bonilla
October 18, 2022
My condolences to the family. May God give you all strength and comfort during the sad time.
Damaris Bonilla
Class of 81.
Leah Wolfe
October 18, 2022
My heart goes out to all of Jim´s family and friends. I remember him ever fondly from his junior high and high school days, when he was in school with my sister Hannah and I would come in the summer to visit. A gentle soul, who always helped me feel welcome during some pretty tumultuous times. And was a dear dear friend to my sister. May you rest in peace, Jim.
Deb Knott (Johnstone)
October 17, 2022
You Will Always Be Remembered And Missed Gone To Soon
Jay Belmore
October 17, 2022
Jim was the best guy I ever knew and a great friend. I am incredibly sorry for your loss. I always knew when it was baseball season because he would text us to remind us to get out our O´s gear. He will be forever missed. My heart is heavy just thinking about it. Much love. Jay
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