James Richard Cool

Resided in Pensacola, FL
Died April 7, 2019

James Richard Cool, age 72, of Pensacola, FL, passed away April 7, 2019 at Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital in Pensacola, FL.

James was born September 25, 1946, the son of Richard and Erma (LeDuc). James graduated from Escanaba High School.

James raced modified race cars for years. Throughout his life he worked at Northern Rebuilders and even opened and operated Cool Automotive in 1988. He retired from Central Office Installer in 2005.

James was well known for his engine building skills in the Escanaba area, as well as being a great handyman. He was also popular for making snow in Pensacola. James loved to fish with his friends on the Gulf. He also enjoyed attending races, car shows, and motorcycle shows.

3 Tributes for “James Richard Cool

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM’S PASSING. I GREW UP FOUR HOUSES AWAY FROM HIS PARENTS, DICK & ERMA COOL. MY TWO BROTHERS, JIM AND JOE, WERE FREQUENT VISITORS TO HIS DAD’S GARAGE. THEY BOTH LOVED RACING AND CARS LIKE JIM DID.
    MOST EVERYTHING THEY LEARNED WAS FROM BEING AROUND JIM AND HIS FATHER DICK. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILY.

    STEVE ERICKSON

    My condolences to Tammy and Jimmy. I remember well how much love he had for you two. I met Jim at the wedding of Butch and Bonnie. He was so fun and funny that day. We spent much time together laughing and enjoying our youth. I’ll always remember the good times we had.

    May 9 2019

    Sorry to hear about your loss. Worked with Jim in Escanaba and stayed in contact when I moved to Florida. Had many laughs together and shared our love of classic cars. We spoke a few times a year and enjoyed talks about the “good ole days”. He will be missed.

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