James Richard (“Jim”) Iman
April 24, 1945-February 10, 2022
Jim was born in Perry, Oklahoma on April 24th 1945 to Hal and Cleophus Iman. He was raised in Wichita Falls, Texas where his family was transferred with Shell Oil Company. Jim never met a stranger. He was very popular in school and was a cheerleader at Wichita High School.
Jim attended Midwestern State University majoring in Business Administration. He was also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity- where he made lifetime friends.
It was at Midwestern State he met Donna Gail Byars. They had two children Audra Whitworth Burgess (Mark ) of Lafayette, Indiana and Peyton Mack Iman (Jennifer) of North Richland Hills, Tx. Jim is survived by his children and his four grandchildren, Aleksander Patrick Whitworth and Henry Dean Whitworth of Lafayette, Indiana and Brooklyn Joyce Iman and Addison Gail Iman of North Richland Hills. Though they divorced Jim and Gail worked hard at being friends to keep their family loved and provided for. They always celebrated the holidays together.
Jim moved to Fort Worth in 1979 and began Jim Iman & Associates. He was gifted at putting business clients together and really loved the Texas Oil and Gas business. He served on many boards in Wichita Falls and Fort Worth.
Jim loved his boxer dogs. Over the years he had six of them. Clancy, Ginger, Pebbles, Bam Bam, General Imo, and Roxie. He also loved the TCU Horn frogs. “Go Frogs” was a favorite expression of his. Since he never met a stranger, he would always ask “where did you grow up?” More times than not, he knew many people from those cities or towns. Jim enjoyed playing golf and attending The Colonial Golf event each year in Fort Worth.
Jim was proceeded in death by his parents and his only brother, John Iman of San Angelo. He also left behind relatives in Oklahoma and Texas. Jim will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew and love him. His life was indeed a life well lived.
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ADRIAN ACKER WALKER
Jim graduated from Wichita Falls High School with me, and he was always fun to be around. He will be missed by all of us who knew him. I’m especially grateful for the time we had to visit during our last Class of 1963 Reunion in October. He actually gave a $2 bill to me at that reunion, and it’s still in my wallet – it makes me smile every time I look at it. I had no idea at the time that this funny money would be a special memory for me!!!
Vernon Gorman
Jim was a good friend all thru high school.
He wii be missed at all our reunions, what few we have left.
Bob Hampton
Jim was a dear friend and has been one since grade school, even through Midwestern where we were KA Brothers together. He was one of a kind and will dearly be missed, but we continue to tell his stories until we all meet up again.
Dave South
Jim, I always valued our friendship.
God bless the family during this time.
Dorcas Chasteen
I was so sorry to hear that we lost our Cheerleader and everybody’s friend. I’ve known Jim since our days at Ben Franklin. We were glad to see him at our reunion last October. I’d visited with him a few years ago at the Oil & Gas Show and always was amazed that even though he was grayer and heavier some things never change. He was cracking jokes as always. Makes you wonder how many times he’d told some of them. My prayers go out to his family and close friends. RIP Imo. We’ll see you again on the other side.
Mary Wilson Roberts
Jimmy and I shared classrooms in Wichita Falls from grade school until graduation in 1963. Although he teased – gently – he always had a twinkle in his eyes. He was a sweet person and a kind friend. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends.
Linda Rogers Bossert
Jim…your passing is a loss for us all. I have know you since Ben Franklin and thoughts of you bring a smile to my face!
Condolences to the famil
Tony Criswell
IMO,
You always answered t my “You a Rascal” from across the room with the same reply. Will miss you Rascal,
TD Criswell
Kay Merkel Boruff
Jim was a dear friend. We graduated WFSH together. We celebrated often in Fort Worth. On my 50th birthday, Imo introduced me to Lyle Lovett and his Big Band at the Caravan of Dreams. He was a wonderful father and often mentioned his children. How blessed we all were to see him at recent our recent WFSH reunion. Jim was a larger than life person who, indeed, never met a stranger. He will be missed. Prayers of strength and understanding to his family and friends.
Alan Gensler
Imo had been a good friend since the late 60’s at Midwestern. Many good times over the years. I will miss his humorous weekly texts that he shared up until about a month ago. Rest In Peace my good friend.
Keith Garrison
Imo, you were one-of-kind, in forgettable. I’m glad we had all those Kappa Alpha reunions over the years but they won’t be the same without you! Til we meet agsin….
Tom Moncrief
My deepest condolences. Jim was always happy and glad to see you. His smile always made you feel good. He will be missed.
Edgar Wood
I never knew Jim well, but as many have mentioned above he “never met a stranger”. He greeted everyone as if they were life long BFF’s. He will be missed.
Jerry Bradley
Condolence to Peyton and Audra for the loss of their dad and my cousin. Jim was always the ‘life’ of our family gatherings many years ago and I will always remember those special times!
Jerry Bradley
Blackwell, Okla
charles sylvester
Jim,
Thanks for all the wonderful memories over the years. You brighten up the room when you walked in. Your jokes and stories will live forever in our hearts and our KA brothers will hold you in our memories.
Patti and I will miss you. May Eternal rest be granted to you. Rest in peace, dear brother. until we meet again.
Love you, Charles and Patti
charles sylvester
Every time Jim walked into a room, the room jot brighter as his personality brought a glow of happiness and fun to us all. He will be missed! The gatherings we brothers attend as we move forward, will be a little less bright, but the retelling of his stories will give us laughter and fond memories. He will be missed.
May eternal rest be granted to him and may he rest in peace.
Charles and Patti
Richard R. Thurston
Jimmy (as I called him) was the best. Mechelle and I met Jim ten or so years ago and would see him at Campisi’s, Petroleum Club, a Ranger game or two, etc ..
A true gentleman and feel honored to have met him. The best smile ever, and always a thumbs up partner.
guerry moore
Imo, you were one of a kind.
The good Lord broke the mold when he made you. You have been a friend to me and many, many more folks around the Nation.
I’ve known you for 40 years and enjoyed every minute.
Imo, the guy who never met a stranger, had compassion for everyone, always left you smiling, and made you feel like you were his best friend. And, maybe you were!
Oh yeah, Imo had a “wild side” and he loved to have fun. There wasn’t much he wouldn’t do for a friend and everyone was a “friend”. If you didn’t get a funny, dirty joke from Imo from time to time, you were one in a million.
But, Imo was a kind, respectful guy with a huge heart.
Imo, you will be missed by hundred’s of folks, I know there is a giant hole in my heart.
Rest in Peace Jim R. Iman, Friend!
Guerry & Mary Moore
L. Joe Bradley
Please accept our sincere condolences to Audra and Peyton for the loss of their dad and my cousin. The Bradley’s and Iman’s shared many memorable Thanksgivings and Christmases together. As we became older and Jim received his drivers’ license, our time with him became more exciting! We had many tours in Wichita Falls and our survival was only by luck or God’s grace. His desire for fun continued even later, as I recall one Thanksgiving, he changed different colored eyeglasses just to see if we noticed.
We will miss him.
L. Joe Bradley and Nancy
Oklahoma City
Carol Sillavan
This sure looks like the Jim I remember. He worked for Claydesta Communications in Dallas in 1986. I was the secretary there. He was a character. I was his partner in crime sometimes. Love to hear from somebody.