- Date Of Birth: May 14, 1938
- Date Of Death: August 17, 2021
- State: Michigan
James Elliott Searles, age 83, of Portage passed away on August 17, 2021.
He was born May 14, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late George and Wanda (Kristalyn) Searles.
Jim was a 1957 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and worked at Upjohn for 36 years before retiring in 1995. During school, he was very athletic, participating in football, baseball, and wrestling. He enjoyed golfing and bowling, securing two holes-in-one and two 300 games during his lifetime. Jim worked ten years at Angels Crossing Golf Club as a ranger and starter; he loved the time he was able to spend with other league golfers. He held memberships at both Milham Park Golf Club and Eastern Hills Golf Course. While working at Upjohn, he also served as a coach for the women’s softball team. Jim was a very proud grandfather, and his family meant everything to him. He also loved spending time at his second home at Terra Ceia Manor in Palmetto and socializing with his many friends there.
Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn A. (Williams) Searles; daughters, Karen (Steve) Graham and Valerie (Tim) Johnson; stepdaughters, Koni Sosinski and Kathi (Matt) Hanna; grandchildren, Greg (Kristin) Graham, Kally Graham, Aaron Wooden, Lauren Orbeck, Brandi (Ryan) Potter, Erik, and Wil Hanna; brothers, Warren D. (Charlotte) Searles and Paul C. (Dawn) Searles; as well as many nieces and a nephew.
