Jim was appointed by Durham County Constabulary on 16th April 1962, being posted to Houghton-le-Spring and then to Darlington. He served with the Dog Section between 1966 and 1971. After a very short posting at Langley Park Section, he returned to Darlington in 1972 where he performed duties as Divisional Car Driver, Communications Officer and had an attachment with CID. He completed his service with Durham County Constabulary with the Special Branch, based at Teesside Airport, retiring on 12th July 1992.
Jim is survived by wife Barbara, sons Philip and his wife Tracey, Grahame and his wife Uzma and grandchildren Abi, Isobel, William and Ashwin.
A funeral service is to be held at 10.00am Monday 26th October 2026 at Darlington Crematorium, West Cemetery, Carmel Road North, Darlington DL3 8RY
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, is so desired to Riverside View Care Home, Hutton Avenue, Darlington DL1 2AQ
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at Darlington Rugby Club, Blackwell Meadows, Grange Road, Darlington DL1 5NR
Our thoughts are with Jim’ family and friends at this sad time.
