- Date Of Birth: January 7, 1953
- Date Of Death: August 5, 2022
- State: North Carolina
James Allan “Jim” Gartland, Sr.
Jim truly was a “Jack of all trades and a Master of many!” Besides becoming a Penn State Electrical Engineer graduate, at the age of 42, he had accumulated numerous certifications. He was certified in auto mechanics, masonry, carpentry, HVAC technician, as well as, a skilled plumber and welder. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t build, fix, or restore. It was his passion working with his hands.
Before retiring, he worked as a carpenter for Ridge Homes and a steel worker, for U.S. Steel. After getting his Engineering degree, he worked for Spiritech Waterjet Company and Apparatus Engineering. After an early retirement in 2001, Jim and Charlotte moved as planned, from PA to NC, joining James and then Apryl coming shortly after.
In his early years, Jim was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bowler. He loved playing sports with his son, especially football. He willingly supported and enjoyed his daughter’s dance recitals and musical performances.
After retirement, Jim and Charlotte discovered cruising, when their children gave them a cruise for their 25th wedding anniversary. They instantly caught the bug, and soon started cruising all over the world. At the age of 20, Jim had promised “his wonderful beautiful wife, Chooch” as he called her, that he would be her “Vehicle” to take her anywhere she wanted to go, and he happily kept that promise and more!
Jim was a former member of the Scalp Level Church of the Brethren and present member of Rolesville Baptist Church
Jim will always be remembered for his deep love and devotion to his wife, children, and grandchildren. Always together sharing adventures, watching Steeler football, family vacations, playing Pickleball (which he loved) every day when the weather allowed, and most of all, expressing so much laughter and love to family and friends. He had a boisterous, contagious laugh, filled with pure joy for life, family and his Lord, Jesus Christ. He will be forever loved and missed!
Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Charlotte “Chooch” Gartland; daughter, Apryl Gartland and granddaughters, Sophia and Carina; son, James, Jr. married to Christy Berryhill and Grandson, Walker; brothers, John, Dennis and Dean; sister, Joni; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, that he loved very much. He was preceded in death by hisloving brother, Duane.
