James Ross Jamison Jr.

June 03, 2018 Last Updated: June 03, 2018 12:00 PM Death Notice

James Ross Jamison Jr., 69, of Washington Township, Butler County, went to be at peace Tuesday.

Jim was born Dec. 30, 1948, in Biloxi, Miss., to U.S. Air Force parents, James R. Jamison Sr. and Helen Elizabeth (Ealy) Jamison. He was raised in many places, but always called Pennsylvania his home.

In his younger years, he was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church and was active in his community as a lifetime member of the North Washington Volunteer Fire Department. Jim was also a member of Chicora Masonic Lodge. He was a scout leader and took great pride in the achievements of his scouts.

Jim loved sports, especially NASCAR and Steelers football. He enjoyed being the announcer at Sportsman's Speedway in Knox.

Jim was kept busy for several years supplying the needs of his son's racing garden tractor, as well as working to build his business, Jamison's Auto Sales, since 1992. He worked hard and was able to build a reputation for being a fair and honest man.

He especially loved his family and was always happy to see the grandchildren and go places with them.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Ice Jamison, whom he married in August 1986. They raised six sons together.

Jim is also survived by his sons, Jaison R. Jamison of Washington Township, Mark (Eva) Van Lieu of Cherry Valley, Don (Lisa) Van Lieu of Parker and Matt (Jennifer) Jamison of Parker; his eight grandchildren, Emily and Jolie Van Lieu, Corey Van Lieu and Kaylie Van Lieu Carr, Alexandra, Maddox, Blaine and Jaycob Jamison; two great-grandchildren, Kadyn and Jacey Carr; two brothers, Fred (Christine) Jamison of Melbourne, Australia, and George (Joanne) Jamison of Folsom, Calif.; and one sister, Edna Jamison of Yuba City, Calif.

Jim was preceded in death by his son, Scott Jamison; his stepson, Robert Van Lieu; his parents, James and Helen; his grandparents; and many aunts and uncles.

JAMISON — Friends and family of James Ross Jamison Jr., who died Tuesday, May 1, 2018, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Washington St., Eau Claire.The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.Burial will follow at New Salem Cemetery.To view or to send condolences, please visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.