"Jim" "JD" – Passed away peacefully into his Saviors hands with his family by his side, Monday, November 24, 2014. Age 78. Survived by his loving wife Thelma (nee Albright) Slemp; his cherished son and daughter Michael Slemp and Christine (David) Lucky; his grandson and best buddy Jake "Sonny Boy" Lucky. A sister Virginia (Robert) Agnew and a step-sister Peach (Homer) Shell. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his father William Slemp and mother Nora (nee Oliver) Wilkerson, his step-father Carlos Wilkerson and step-mother Evadna Slemp. Member of the Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene. Retired from Caterpillar. He enjoyed golfing with his buddy Bob Rector and was often seen with "front row season tickets" to all of his grandsons sporting events. Both he and his wife Thelma enjoyed traveling and many other activities with their dear friends Nora and Doug-Deceased, Rose "Jean" and Bob, and Doris. Lying in state at the Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene on Monday, December 1, 2014, from 10:30 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday from 3-7 PM.