James (Jim) Orville Washinsby of Milwaukee passed away on March 19, 2025 after battles with various medical aliments. He was 68 years old.
Born on May 5, 1956, he is preceded in heaven by his Father Orville, Mother Lucille and Sister Sandy. He is survived by his brothers Jerry and David, an uncle to three nephews, Chad, Ryan and Matthew and one niece, Jaime, and their respective families.
A sheet metal worker for 20 years, in retirement Jim found enjoyment in annual trips with his family to Las Vegas. An avid movie collector, Jim was a resident historian of old Hollywood movies with John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart and Jack Benny noted as some of his favorites.
He loved hosting the entire family in his father's basement bar for several decades worth of holiday events.
Finally, he was devoted fan of all sports Wisconsin and Milwaukee, attending Milwaukee Brewer Opening Days for over twenty years with his father and brothers.