Jim Lee La Mothe Jr.

November 11, 2020

Jim Lee La Mothe, Jr., 69, of Bay City, our simple and happy-go-lucky father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Jim was born in Sault Ste. Marie on December 26, 1950, the son of the late Jim Lee and Cecilia Jean (Watchorn) La Mothe.  He attended Chesaning High School and graduated from the United States Armed Forces Institute, proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Jim worked as a sanitation engineer at Pinnacle Foods, where he retired after 35 years. Jim enjoyed spending time at Vets Park with friends. A true patriot, Jim was proud of his service to our country. Jim would do anything, for anyone in need, and was a true friend to all. Jim leaves to carry on his legacy, his son Jim Lee La Mothe III; grandchildren, Orion and Anastasia; siblings, Rick Lamothe of Burt, MI, Kathy Collison of St. Augustine, FL, Margaret Taylor of Burt, MI, Alan LaMothe of Montrose, MI, Patricia Lownd of Saginaw, MI, Cheryl Tracy of Ocala, FL, and Ronald Lamothe of Saginaw, MI, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim's family will be present to receive visitors on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with Military Honors at 4:30 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bay County Veterans Council. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com