James D Kitchens born January 21, 1932  died January 9, 2021 after a long illness and is survived by his wife Akiko (Molly); four sons Richard (Debbie), Jerry, Michael (Karen), David, two daughters Pat (Joe), Lisa(Travis), 4 grandchildren, and  6 great-grandchild.

Jim was a retired Air Force veteran, and retired chief pilot for the former Federal Company of Memphis.