Memorial of James (Jim) Presley

Home for Freedom lost a valued member of our board last month.  James (Jim) Presley, a veteran himself, was a great supporter of Home for Freedom and was always enthusiastic about our goals and an active participant in all our activities.   He contributed so much to Home for Freedom from it’s very beginning until his health prevented him from attending meetings.  Even then he still offered support and encouragement during online group chats.  He will truly be missed by all.

 

 

 

James Ralph Presley passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 74 in Wichita Falls, TX due to a lengthy illness.   He was born on September 14, 1949, in Lansing, Tennessee.

Jim was the most laid back, fun and caring man you could ever meet.  He married the love of his life, Valerie on November 1st, 1968, and they shared 55 happy years together.

Jim joined the United States Air Force in January 1969. They had a son David and about 5 years later had a daughter Brandi. Jim served at many duty stations from Vietnam to Arizona,

Louisiana, England, Texas, Florida and back to Texas where he retired as a CMSGT after 30 yearsand 24 days in January of 1999. He was decorated with several medals and ribbons and received

many awards. His wife and kids were proudly by his side through it all.

He then began working at Sheppard AFB with Civil Service and retired again in 2017.

He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene for 24 years.  He had a love for music and played the bass guitar on the church worship team. He was also an avid golfer until his health took over and he just loved life and people in general.