GLENS FALLS & MYRTLE BEACH, SC – James Paul “Wimpy” Webb, 90, formerly of Glens Falls, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in the comfort of his home, with his loving wife and family by his side in Myrtle Beach.
Born on June 13, 1924, in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of the late Clifford and Marguerite Webb.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII from December 1942 to November 1945.
James worked for many years for Portland Cement in Glens Falls, retiring as Safety Coodinator.
He is fondly remembered by his children for coaching their little league baseball. James enjoyed walking on the beach, where he looked for sharks teeth. In his younger years, he loved bowling. James also loved golfing, watching sports on TV and traveling all over the country. His travels took him to places such as Alaska, Germany, Florida and Maine. James enjoyed visiting various state parks. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his 1st wife, Gloria (Vannier) Webb and his siblings, Charles, Clifford, Harry and Helen.
James is survived by his wife, Margaret (Wojcinowicz) Webb of Myrtle Beach, SC; his children, James Webb and his wife, Catherine of Argyle, Richard Webb and his wife, Lynn of Hudson Falls, Edward Webb and his wife, Susan of Queensbury and Timothy Webb and his wife, Eileen of Fort Ann; and his step son, Victor Vizvary and his wife, Grace of Claremont, NH; his brother, Marcel “Mickey” Webb of Saranac Lake; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The Rite of Committal will be 1 p.m. , Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Queensbury, with full military honors, provided by The Hudson Falls American Legion Honor Guard, Post 574.
Memorial donations may be sent to Hartland Hospice of Myrtle Beach, 2411 N. Oak Street, Suite 108 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3164.
Miss you everyday,Jim. All I have to do is look around our house and remember everything you helped us with.