Jim Mahan

 

Fair Play – Jim Tracy Doyne Mahan, 83, husband of the late Anita Louise Cox Mahan, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at his residence.

 

Born in Bee Branch, Arkansas, Jim was the son of the late Laudis and Arlene Winningham Mahan.  Jim was a United States Army Veteran, a retired Lieutenant Fireman with the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department and he formerly ran an auction house in Texas.  Jim was a former President of the Florida State Fireman’s Association, and avid hunter, a long line fisherman who enjoyed spending time with his family and scuba diving, a mechanic, welder, electrician, gun collector and a rock collector.    

 

Jim is survived by his children, James Milton Mahan (Carol Sue), Sherry Lynn Cimas (Dan), Mark Walter Mahan (Jeanne); six grandchildren, Christopher, Austin (Phoebe), Danielle (Josh), Mary, Hannah, Olivia; and one great-grandchild, Lucas.

 

In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his step-brother, Timothy Sigler.    

 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Florida at a later date.

 

The family is at their respective homes.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim’s memory to a firehouse of one’s choice. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.