James Edward Fess

James Edward Fess, Jr. of Scotts, MI passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Jim was born on November 21, 1955 in Vicksburg, MI. He was the son of James Sr. and Kathryn Jean (Jennings) Fess. Jim graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1974 where he participated in football, track, basketball, theatre, and choir. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy. When he returned from serving his country, he met the love of his life, Sharon Darling and they were married in 1980 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. Together they raised two sons Robert and Matthew. Jim retired in 2012 after 30+ years at Upjohn/Pfizer. He was a supporting and caring father, loyal and loving husband and possessed a sense of humor that would make anyone who knew him laugh. He had tons of common sense, was honest, and he was a hardworking man. Jim had the natural ability for building things “correctly” and was always there for his sons to help them with their various projects. During his life, he enjoyed ice fishing, playing softball and bowling in the Upjohn League. He was a devoted Detroit Lions fan, and enjoyed driving his Barracuda to various car shows. On the weekends he enjoyed going to the race track with his good friend Virgil Hopwood. He and his wife loved to travel and take spur of the moment overnight trips to Michigan casinos. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, one sister, one brother and his special dog, Rufus. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sharon, and their two sons Robert Fess of Scotts, MI and Matthew (Brittney) Fess of Vicksburg, MI, and his beautiful granddaughter, Clara Marie Fess, and his cat Fluffs. Also surviving is his father, James Sr. (Diana) Fess of Vicksburg, MI. His sisters, Pat, Nancy, Melanie, and several nieces and nephews. There will be no memorial service at this time. While at www.mccowensecord.com please take time to sign Jim’s guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. In Lieu of flowers those who wish, may make contributions to the American Cancer Society. The Fess family is being cared for by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Rupert-Durham Chapel, 409 South Main Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1697.