He was preceded in death by his loving wife Laura of 69 years and parents Luella and Russell Noyes. He also leaves behind his beloved cat, Abigail. While in high school he was a roller skater and was the Ohio State figure skating champion and was fourth in the national championship. He was also a canoeist and was a member of the Dayton Canoe Club. Subsequently he was a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
He was a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Jim served in the U. Upon discharge he became a civilian program manager at Wright Patterson AF base. At his retirement he was Deputy Director for acquisition of aircraft. Of the many aircraft for which he was the Deputy Director or Director during his career includes three presidential aircraft that are on display at the Air Force Museum.
He was twice the recipient of the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for outstanding accomplishment. Since retirement he has been active as an oil painter, specializing in portraits and landscapes. Jim and Laura enjoyed their many extensive worldwide travels having visited 35 countries and 49 states. Jim was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. Jim was a devoted, thoughtful, and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be sorely missed. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text.
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