James M. (Jim) Schwindle passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2025, after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death in by his father, First Lieutenant Adam Charles Schwindle, who was an Army Air Force B-25 bomber pilot in World War Il and was shot down and killed in combat on March 14, 1944. Jim was also preceded in death by his mother, Robinelle Cornelius (Bobbie) Schwindle Weeks of Douglas, who passed away on January 5, 1992; by his wife Judy Young Schwindle of Osierfield, Georgia, who passed away on September 13, 2002; by his stepfather, Harvey Chester (Chesley) Weeks of Douglas, who passed away on September 6, 2006; by his sister, Kay Weeks Roberts of Fernandina Beach, Florida, who passed away on September 8, 2011; and by his daughter Mary Clevenger Anderson of Centerville, Ohio, who passed away on June 4, 2022, a stepson Terry Minchew who passed away on August 25, 2025.
He is survived by his wife Linda Moore Schwindle of Douglas; son Michael Charles Schwindle and wife Dawn of Lake Barrington, Illinois; step daughter Angie Swanson Chesser and husband Rodney of Citra, Florida; step daughter Carrie Swanson Reed and husband Donnie of Crossville, Tennessee; step daughter Sandra Moore Solomon and husband Tony of Douglas, Georgia; daughter in law Kristy Minchew of Douglas; step daughter Teresa Peterson Smith and husband Scott also of Douglas; and step daughter Angela Peterson Given and husband John of Juliette, Georgia. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, and other family members.
Services will be held at The Sanctuary on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:00pm, with Rev. Bob Powell, Rev. DeWayne Joiner and Rev. Leroy Spivey officiating the service, followed by a graveside service at the Douglas City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at The Sanctuary.
Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.