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Thank you so much for the messages, thoughts and prayers. Jim was the best husband, father, gramps and friend and he will be deeply missed by all. We hope to see you at the services on May 27th and 28th. It would mean the world if you could share your favorite memories and photos of him on this website.
xoxo, Shirley, Jim, Jody and Pam

Obituary

Dr. Jimmie Vandergriff passed away at his home in Jacksonville, FL on May 4, 2023 at the age of 76. Jim was born on May 13, 1946 in Paducah, KY to Savannie Ayers and TR Vandergriff. The youngest of five children, Jim was deeply curious and fascinated by numbers from a young age. Through the encouragement of a teacher, Jim discovered he had a gift for computations and by 8th grade he immersed himself in …

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Terri and I are so saddened by the passing of "The Professor" and will always hold great memories of him as a gentle hu…

Terri and I are so saddened by the passing of "The Professor" and will always hold great memories o…

Terri and I are so saddened by the passing of "The Professor" an…

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What were Jim's favorite vacation spots?
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
What were Jim's favorite sports teams?
Green Bay Packers and UK Basketball
Green Bay Packers and UK Basketball
Green Bay Packers and UK Basketball

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Born

May 13th, 1946
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Got married to Shirley Vandergriff

May 20th, 1967
Chicago, IL
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Graduated from graduate school

1997
Vanderbilt University, West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
PhD Mathematics

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