James "Jim" Kuhn Jr.

1944 - 2013

James "Jim" Kuhn Jr. obituary, 1944-2013

BORN

1944

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors

5400 Bell Avenue

Amarillo, Texas

James Kuhn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 29, 2013.

James "Jim" Kuhn Jr., 68, died Friday, July 26, 2013, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Pioneer Chapel at Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors. Arrangements are by Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St.

Jim was born July 28, 1944, to James and Armenta Ernestine Mathers Kuhn in Santa Anna. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War.

Jim loved golf and riding his Harley with his best friend, Rick Shore. He loved spending time with his family and attending the Mathers family reunion in Ruidoso, N.M. Jim was a kind man who kept everyone he knew on their toes. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Armenta Ernestine, and a sister, Patricia Harris.

Survivors include his son, Tony Kuhn and wife Michelle of Altus, Okla.; two daughters, Renee' Thompson and husband Derek of Baytown and Kelcy Reed of Converse, La.; father, James L. Kuhn Sr. of Clarendon; brother, Robert Kuhn and wife Kay of Amarillo; grandchildren, Charitie Williams, Chezney Reed, Lynnze Bradley and husband Ryan, Kanee' Williams and husband Matthew, Cole Kuhn, Trey Thompson, Jordyn Thompson and Mallorie Cole; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Bradley and Adalynn Bradley; and many nieces and nephews.

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August 6, 2013

Darlene Wells

Thinking of you. Missing you.

August 1, 2013

mona byrum

Am gonna miss papa Kuhn he wasjust here a few weeks ago at my gate giving me support after my mom died he really was a kind hearted boss am gonna miss those visits pulling up on his bike in his pajamas rest in peace papa kuhn

July 31, 2013

Boyce Blakeney

love ya sweetheart cuz. you will be dearly missed. Your loving, precious children & grand's is a great legacy to leave & be proud of!!

July 30, 2013

Theresa Hamilton

May God bless this family in their time of sorrow. Major Kuhn was One of a kind and will be missed.

July 30, 2013

Joe Rodriguez

When I read about him keeping people on their toes that caught my attention cause it was one of the things I admired and respected about him. He will be truly missed.

July 30, 2013

Robyn Henderson

He did keep you laughing and on your toes! Great loss, but Heaven's gain. May God continue to bless this family...

July 30, 2013

Capt. Kuhn. you will truly be missed. You were such a kind hearted person to have known.

May God Bless your family.

July 30, 2013

sandy selfridge

So long my friend...Sandy Selfridge

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