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ATHENS, Ga. -- James "Jim" Francis Law, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga.
Jim was the son of the late Frank and Frances Law of Niles. He was born Aug. 8, 1937, in Youngstown. Jim attended Niles McKinley High School, where he was a standout football and baseball player. He graduated from Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio, in 1959, with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism. He served in the Army, from 1960 to 1963, having graduated from the Army Language School in 1961 with a fluency in Spanish.
Jim spent the majority of his adult life in Athens, Ga., after marrying Patti Emerson of Athens in 1964. He had a career in sales positions in the confectionery industry as well as worked on staff at University of Georgia, UGA, where he officially retired in 2007.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the UGA Catholic Center. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Athens Council. Sports, particularly football and baseball, were near and dear to Jim. He could be found on football Saturdays for many years staffing the press gate at Sanford Stadium as part of his part time work for the UGA ticket office. He thoroughly enjoyed spending weekends at Lake Hartwell on his pontoon boat. Jim and Patti enjoyed travel as well and took many adventures through the U.S. in their RV, in addition to cruises and many trips taken abroad.
His wife Patti; sons, Patrick of Atlanta and Steven (Elizabeth) of Jefferson; and two grandchildren, Katherine and Christopher Law of Jefferson, survive Jim.
The family would like to thank caregivers, Evana Darby, Janice Faust, Mia Daniel and Melvin Daniel, as well as the staff at St Mary's Highland Hills Memory Care, for their care and support.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in the Catholic Center of UGA, with the Rev. Father Brian McNavish officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery, followed by a reception in the Sexton's House.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Catholic Center of UGA or St. Joseph Catholic Church, Building Fund.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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