James "Jim" Robert Montgomery, 84, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was an avid golfer and a 34 year member of Wildwood Country Club. James graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1953. He worked for over 25 years with Caldwell Tanks as a foreman building high pressure water tanks and smoke stacks. James was also a branch manager of the Louisville and Lexington branches of Satellite Industries for 10 years. He was a big fan of thoroughbred racing and was employed by Churchill Downs in admissions for several years.
He was born on January 20, 1935 in Louisville to Robert and Mary Montgomery. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Robert and Mary, Daughter, Robin Kay Montgomery, and his Sister, Una Rose Nevitt-Hafling.
James is survived by his loving Wife of 60 years, Alice Fay, Son, Robert A. (Jeanie), Grandsons, Ryan J. and Matthew A., and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Louisville, (235 Juneau Drive). His Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
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