This is not as much a story about my cousin Jim as it is a regret that I can't tap his knowledge of military law. I suspect that he would have much to say. 

Jim was a valued source of legal advice for me both on business & with my estate plan for many years. I am sorry that  I am unable to attend his Memorial. My sympathy to his family..

James (Jimmy) Stripling was one of my (older) 1st cousins. We mainly met during family visits, funerals or in Nantucket. He was always very gracious person who kept me up to date about family history or  events. We didn’t see each other very often, but when we did he always took time to catch-up on whatever was going on in our lives. I was very surprised to hear that he had been sick and passed. I was very fond of his mother & father, my Aunt Anna Bland & Uncle Bill Stripling. The Stripling family has lost a true gentleman and very nice person. 

Kind Regards,

Richard Thompson

Family , Friends 

Jim Stripling was my uncle. He was so special. I loved when my dad Bill Stripling and my Uncle Jim would play his Banjo together and sing.  I wish I would’ve seen him more often.  We would spend Christmas holidays together  with Jim and his daughters & Mahala . And Bill Stripling My Dad & his Wife Nancy .  And Dad & Jim Stripling would entertain us singing and playing the Banjo. 

That’s what I remember about Jim Stripling. He was very talented. 

My uncle Jim will be missed by so many family and friends.  Sending my thoughts and prayers & my condolences.

Love, Niece 

Kristen 

Jimmy was a wonderful man and he will be missed! He and Mahala always attended the annual family poker tournament (which Jimmy won in 2007) and I have fun memories playing cards with Jimmy over the years. Unfortunately due to a family wedding out of town I cannot attend the celebration of life, but I have enjoyed the photos and stories on this memorial site. 

Jim and I were classmates at Phillips Academy Andover. We became good friends senior year when we were in the same dorm. He introduced me to the great Southern comedian, "Brother Dave" Gardner, whose album we listened to until we just about wore it out and pretty much memorized most of the bits. Even though I played saxophone in the school band, I really admired and envied Jim's guitar playing. Before saying goodbye at graduation, Jim kindly gifted me one of his old guitars. Unfortunately, unlike Jim, I tried, quite unsuccessfully, to teach myself to play it. I took a year off before going on to Yale where I frequently ran into Jim on campus over the 3 years we were there together. Sadly, we lost touch after that. I don't know if he attended any of our Andover reunions, but, if he did, we never managed to be at the same one. I shall remember him fondly and am grateful for the warm memories.

It is with great sadness that I note Jim's passing. We became best friends in Mrs. Spencer's 1st grade at Arlington Heights Elementary and remained as such until Jim left for Phillips Acadamy. Jim went to the Army and I, to the Navy.  We both became lawyers and lost touch over the years. But, I still remember with great fondness the hours of game playing, double dating in Jim's '62 Chevy Impala and being bossed by Anna Blan. Jim was a fine person and our lives are greatly diminished by his passing. 

Fall Creek performing at Seminary South Mall - 1975

My heart goes out to Mahala and the girls.

Jim was a great man who loved his family. I’m lucky to have known him and to spend time with him and Mahala. I’m going to miss him. I’m sure he’s playing music with Willie , Butch and John and still making those clever jokes.