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JAMES L. - James Leon Kays passed away peacefully at age 73 on August 9, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM with Linda, his devoted wife of 50 years, by his side. Born on August 25, 1936 in Louisville, KY, Jim courageously battled multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare neurodegenerative disease for the past five years. A dedicated husband, father and grandfather with a keen sense of wit, a quiet determination and a lifelong commitment to his family, Jim is survived by his wife Linda; his son Jeff Kays; daughter, Jennifer Morton; and grandchildren Hana, Benjamin, Rebekah and Sarah Morton; sister June Wallace; and brother Bill Kays. Jim spent 33 years with Texaco, Inc. holding various managerial and leadership positions in Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL, St. Louis MO, and Albuquerque, NM before retiring in 1995. Prior to joining Texaco in 1962, he served four years in the United States Air Force. A committed Christian, Jim was ordained as a deacon in the Southern Baptist Church in 1971 and joined Hoffmantown Church upon moving to Albuquerque in 1990. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday August 25, 2010 in the Chapel at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cas Swayden Bible Class c/o Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, supporting missions' work in Peru and Uganda. Please visit our online guestbook for Jim at: www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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