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Claude “Jim” James Staylor III, passed away on June 3, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He passed away in Colorado Springs, CO with his loving and dedicated daughter by his side.

Jim was born on August 31, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to Mary Lee and Claude Staylor II. He is survived by his daughter, Kristie Miller, son-in-law, Jared Miller, grandchildren Taige Miller and Sierra Miller who now reside in Colorado Springs, CO and ex-wife Sydney Kramer of Melbourne, FL. He is preceded in death by his son Kevin Staylor.

Jim was a graduate of Virginia Tech in 1966. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 38 years. He was in active duty for 11 years and in the reserves for 27 years. He left service as a Colonel of the United States Air Force. He was a fighter pilot in Vietnam who flew over 350 missions. He was given the the Air Medal 18 times and Distinguished Flying Cross twice. After his retirement, he became a pilot for Federal Express for over 30 years. He loved real estate and owned many commercial properties over the years. He loved boating, jet-skiing, flying in his ultralight, wood working, snow skiing and anything else that drew on his love for adventure.

A funeral service will be held at the National Cemetery in Mims, Fl at 10:30am. A casual catered beach side lunch will be held at Paradise Beach Pavilion – (Large pavilion) at 12:30.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Michael J Fox Foundations in tribute to Claude Staylor

Please donate to this wonderful cause as we have all lost too many to brain disorders.

My father contracted Agent Orange poisoning while in Vietnam while serving his country. This poison caused him to have Parkinson's Disease which he fought it for many years. Lets all help to find a cure or prevention of this horrible disease.