James Lewis Landrum

James Lewis Landrum, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 of congestive heart failure. He is now in Heaven with the Lord, free of pain and able to breathe deep with no physical restrictions and ease of movement. Born in the city of Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio, United States, located along the Scioto River 45 miles south of Columbus to Hildred Cutwright and Charles Lewis Landrum, was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce (d. 2023).  Jim is survived by son Todd Landrum (Ronda) of Chillicothe, OH and Thomas Landrum (Bobbie Landrum, deceased) of Kennedy, NC, step-son, David Moe (Nancy Moe) of Golden CO, step-daughter Elaine Moe (Jeff Stewart) of Craig, CO, and step-son Don Moe (Susie Rigney, deceased) of Salt Lake City, UT, sisters Charlene Forbes (Bill) of Steamboat Springs, CO and Kay Wells (Nick, deceased) of Summerville, SC. He is also survived by grandson, Tommy Landrum of Kennedy, NC, preceded by granddaughter, Kaitlin Landrum of Chillicothe, OH. Graduated in 1954 from Chillicothe High School, honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1962, Jim moved to Colorado to work for the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO for 27 years, and was “very proud to be a member of the Golden Fire Department” serving as a volunteer Fire Fighter for 20 years performing the roles of Captain for 2 years, First Aid director for 10 years, Trustee for 2 years and served on the Pension Board for 5 years. After retirement, he became a Massage Therapist and golf enthusiast, moving to Battlement Mesa where he worked and played at the local golf course, touring and riding taking time to travel the country on “four wheels moving the body and two wheels moving soul”, visiting Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, scuba diving off the great barrier reef, spending his final years in Golden, Colorado. A Remembrance Service and Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. We celebrate Jim’s passing with the ringing of bells for his service and our thanks for putting his life at risk to protect the community of Golden, CO and keeping us safe. In his retirement speech from Coors Brewery, Jim stated that “I said I was like Jonathan Livingston Seagull, I have eat a lot, shit a lot and squawked a lot, now it is time to try my wings. I’m free to do anything and I will!” Jim will be missed by family and friends.