James P. Crimmins

 Augusta, GA – Entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2024, Mr. James (Jim) Patrick Crimmins, 82, husband of Phoebe James Crimmins.

 Jim, the eldest of three children, was born in Streator, Illinois. His father was a career Army officer, serving in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Due to military life his family traveled a lot in his youth. He attended kindergarten in Japan and attended many different schools around the United States. Most of his high school years were spent in Illinois where he ran track and played golf and basketball in high school.

 He attended Northern Illinois University where he competed in golf as a walk-on to the school team. After graduation he married Phoebe and took a job at Price Waterhouse in Chicago.

 In 1966, Jim was drafted into the Army and trained at Fort Gordon before serving in Vietnam. After finishing his Military duty, he and Phoebe settled in Augusta, Georgia and he took a position at the Medical College of Georgia as an Internal Auditor. In 1979, Jim left the Medical College to join the US and Canadian Academy of Pathology as an accountant and meeting planner for the Academy’s national and international professional meetings. In his job at the Academy, he helped underserved people from around the world obtain materials needed to study and advance the science of pathology. He retired in 2006 but remained active with the Academy as a consultant which afforded him and Phoebe many opportunities to travel the world together.

 Jim was passionate about the game of golf. He enjoyed playing golf weekly for many years with close friends and playing courses around the country and the world during his career travels. A highlight of his life was serving as a volunteer scorekeeper on hole number three at the Masters golf tournament for 30 years. 

 Jim and Phoebe joined Covenant Presbyterian Church in 1968. Jim served the church in many capacities including as a Deacon, Elder, Coordinator of Family Promise, Chair of the ushers, Fellowship and Stewardship committees, VBS, Men’s Luncheons coordination, GAP Camp, and as a Lay Reader/Liturgist. His love of the church was limitless, and he found great comfort and joy serving his fellow congregants.

Jim was a loving husband and a wonderful father. He cherished his family and friendships. Family members in addition to his wife of 59 years Phoebe, include his son: Stephen Crimmins (Joanne) of Frederick, MD; daughter: Megan Sperr (Brad) of Athens, GA; grandchildren: William Sperr and Thomas Sperr; brother: John Crimmins and sister: Jean Gilliam; and cousin: Cherie Raciti.

 A memorial service will be held Monday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Rev. Andy Cooke officiating. Interment will follow in the church garden. The family will receive family and friends following the services in the church fellowship hall.

 Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3131 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909. 

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.