- Date Of Birth: April 30, 1970
- Date Of Death: March 28, 2020
- State: Florida
James Thomas Rich (Jim) passed away on March 28, 2020. He was born April 30th, 1970 in Rockledge, Florida. He attended Golfview Elementary, Kennedy Middle and Rockledge High schools, graduating in 1988.
Jim was an Eagle Scout.
He attended Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, Squadron 16. He graduated in 1992 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was very proud to be a Texas Aggie! In 2002 he earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Jim received a military commission and proudly served in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2016. During his nearly 23 year career he served two tours in Korea and three deployments to Iraq and the Middle East.
He returned to Brevard County in 2016, settling in Viera and began his second career working as an engineer with Northrop Grumman Corporation in Melbourne.
Jim is survived by his brother, William E. Rich III of Laurel, Florida and his parents, Martha and Wiilliam E .Rich, Jr. of Rockledge, Florida.
