Does anyone know Jim Shugart personally?

Last Fall I noticed Jim was not posting so I emailed him. It took awhile to get a reply in which he said he had a terminal illness and that he chose not to announce it on SigForum.

Over the years Jim and I corresponded via email. I never met him in person. He was a funny and kind man here, his screen name is Jim Shugart and his CUT is "Drug Dealer", he was a retired Pharmacist.

An online search found his name and age and sort of an obituary, all it was a sentence or 2 that he lived and died. No other details except he was cremated.

Based on various things I'm 99% sure he passed away.

Does anyone know him in the Richmond VA area?

I recall when someone posted member ColoradoHunter44 died in a plane crash. This was not true, his CUT is "Rumors Of My Death Are Greatly Exaggerated. For this reason I'm asking if anyone may be able to verify.
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I hope this proves to be untrue as well.

JP

Last logged in during the first week of January.

From the internet:
"Jimmy Allen Shugart Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jimmy Allen Shugart of Richmond, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 80, on January 15, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Jimmy Allen shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Jimmy Allen farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn."

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Cremation Society of Virginia
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I know for a fact he was 80 years of age from our email correspondence.
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Damn.

I hope it isn't true but god speed to him if it was. I always enjoyed his posts.

Yes, I enjoyed his posts too. Godspeed, Jim.

I was thinking of him the other day. Had a great sense of humor. He had some great post. God Speed Jim.

Sorry to hear that. He had a great sense of humor. He talked some of us to come over here from the S&W board. RIP

Yes, Godspeed, Jim.

It's sad to see that. RIP Mr. Shugart.

I really liked Jim.

He was, very much, a gentleman.

May he rest in peace and prayers for the family

Yeah, he had some pretty entertaining posts. 80 is too young. RIP my friend.

I also enjoyed him - and his love for his pup, though I think it passed before him. RIP.

I remember he had a Standard Poodle, “Merlot” that he mentioned in his posts. I was always happy to see a post by Jim, who usually provided a laugh. Condolences to his family.

Yes, Jim was always a gentleman here. I didn't know him, but I had a lot of respect for him and the way he conducted himself on this forum.

I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I pray that he is in Heaven, knowing a joy that is unimaginable to us.


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I live in Virginia Beach, but am about 2 to 2.5 hours from Richmond. My prayers and condolences to his family and friends. My God Bless him and welcome him home to Heaven.

I too remember him posting about Merlot. May they both rest in peace.

Well, that is not what I expected to read this morning. Very sad to hear. I very much enjoyed his posts over the years. He will be missed.