His funeral service will be held at Ebley Chapel on Wednesday 10th May at 10am.
The family request that bright colours are worn to celebrate Jim's love of nature and all God's creations.  
There will be a retiring collection in memory of Jim to be shared between Cancer Research Uk and The Sierra Leone Mission. Donations may also be sent care of Michael Gamble Funeral Directors, Station House,Station Road, Stroud, GL5 3AR.