James Alan Bouvier age 85, of Leland, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
James is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dolores. His sister, Janice Sexton of Illinois. His son, George Bouvier and wife Julie of Nampa, Idaho. His stepson, Keith Keller and wife Betsy of Leland, NC, and his stepdaughter Kathy Keller of Chantilly, VA. Jim is also survived by 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and 5 great grandchildren.
Jim served 6 years as a member of the U.S. Army Band stationed in Italy after WWII, where he met his first wife, the late Margherita Yolanda.
He was a machine designer in Illinois before he retired to Wilmington, where he was a 20-year member of St. Mark Catholic Church.
A Memorial Mass to celebrate James’ life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday July 12, 2014, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 1011 Eastwood Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mark Catholic Church or the National Parkinson’s Foundation in memory of Jim would be appreciated.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099
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