Birth date: Aug 11, 1923 Death date: Jan 23, 2016
James Edwards Caroon, 92, of Culpeper died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Dogwood Village of Orange. He was born August 11, 1923 in Pamlico County, NC to the late St. Elmo and A. Edwards Caroon. Mr. Caroon was owner and operator of Read Obituary
In 1965 Jim Caroon, and a few other business owners joined together to fight a legislative battle in the Virginia General Assembly that had negative consequences for the tire industry. Through this alliance they formed the Virginia Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association, which Jim is recognized as one of the "founding fathers". He served on the first Board of Directors and was President in 1971. His son, Jim Jr. would follow in his Dad's footsteps in the tire and auto industry and also with our Association, also serving on the Board and was President in 1993. We owe a big gratitude to both Jim and Jim Jr. for their vision, leadership and friendship. Today, 51 years later, the Virginia Automotive Association continues to thrive!
Jim, your Dad was a great leader, a fun guy to be around, and will be missed by all of us who fortunate enough to have shared his friendship.
Steve Akridge
Executive Director
Virginia Automotive Association
We are so sorry for your lost. Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. Will continue to pray for the eternal repose of his soul. - Jennie Locsin
My husband and I met Jimmy thru the Culpeper Dawn Lions Club...he was such a nice, happy man...Our condolences are with your Family, Jimmy, you will be missed...
Wayne & I will always remember your dad, Mr. Caroon. We were tenants of his for many many years. He was a very nice, remarkable, and honest man. You will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Sgt. Caroon and your family.
Wayne & Carolyn Shanks & family
I am so sorry for your loss. What a life he lived! I loved the time we worked at Holden Group together and how he always complained about the women "gettin' in his drawers!" (He kept chocolate in his desk drawer.) He had a big heart and such a great sense of humor and will be sorely missed.
Annette Aluzas
Carl and I knew Jim for over 50 years. They shared a lot of time golfing, and shooting
clay pigeons at our home in Reva years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting him at his home in Dogwood Village a few times. He never changed in his friendship to me,
God bless you, the family,and the Lord be with Jim on his journey. Regards,
Peggy Embrey
Thoughts and prayers with everyone in the family during this difficult time. May God give you peace through faith in him.
Rob Woodard (Angel's) husband
I will miss Jim Caroon. Jim was such a special person with such a Big Heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kathy Eddy
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I remember his days at Firestone and always enjoyed talking to him in church. Our prayers are with you.
Elaine Griffith
