Jim Pelkey

PELKEY, James Robert "Jim" - age 55, of Lake Worth, FL died Saturday, November 10, 2007. Services will be held 6 PM Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Argentine Nazarene Church, 16248 S. Seymour Rd., Linden with Rev. Ray Croft officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until the time of the service. Jim was born May 3, 1952 in Flint where he graduated high school and received a bachelor's degree from U of M. He had a black belt in Martial Arts, enjoyed scuba diving and giving magic shows for many years as a teen. Jim was a master chess player and worked for the Red Cross. He moved to Florida in 1986. Surviving are: wife, Larisa Pelkey of Lake Worth, FL; son, James Pelkey II of Grand Blanc; stepsons, Earl and Robert Mayhew of Flint; mother, Goldie Pelkey of Linden; sisters, Nancy Steiner (Greg) of Linden, Dena Wolcott (Frank) of Linden, Stephanie Chaney (Fred) of Swartz Creek; brother, Robert Pelkey (Lisa) of Gaines; nieces and nephews, Michelle, Steven, Skylar and Aaron; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Pelkey and brother, Ronald Pelkey. Friends may share an online condolence with the family on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.