James "Big Jim" Arthur Elmore was born on April 14th, 1948 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He graduated from Bel Air High School in 1966.

His date of service for the United States Army was 1968-1971 serving two tours in the Vietnam War from 1968-1970 in the 25th Infantry Division Tropic Lightning as an Infantryman. He received: National Defense Service Medal; Three Overseas Service Bars; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with Five Campaign Stars; Sharpshooter Badge (M-16); Expert Badge (M-14).

He's resided in Vero Beach, FL for the past 50 plus years and passed away here on July 17th, 2022.

He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, tending to his flower garden & tinkering around his property in Kentucky. He loved his family with all his being and worked hard to provide for them. Jim never met a stranger as he talked to everyone he crossed paths with. He had such a gentle soul with the strength to fight beyond no other. He faced many serious health obstacles throughout his lifetime yet never let anything get him down. He taught us so much about life, being kind and love. He was a caring man  and loved by so many. He was the rock to our family always encouraging us to push beyond our beliefs and will forever be within our hearts. We will miss him dearly but know he will rejoice with jesus as his family awaits him in heaven.

Survivors include his wife Sandra Elmore, son - James Elmore, daughter - Crystal Jordan, brother - Gary Elmore, 4 grandchildren - Mackenzie & James Wayne Elmore and Daniel & Caylie Jordan. He was preceeded in death by his mother & father - Marie & Virgil Elmore, 2 brothers - Ron & Robert Elmore.