James "Jim" Gordon Moakes

James “Jim” Gordon Moakes of Caro, age 71, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community. Jim was born July 23, 1952 in Highland Park, the son of the late Gordon and Nancy (Avery) Moakes. He graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School and went on to become a jack of all trades. Jim worked in several fields, including insurance, carpentry, moving, and safety inspection. He was a member of the Caro Church of the Nazarene and attended the Bible studies. Jim was a devout Christian and enjoyed serving at the church. He ushered and taught adult Sunday school and the Youth Group Pioneer Club. Jim married the former Jeanine Kosbar on November 4, 1978. Their marriage was blessed with over forty-five years, two children, and many cherished memories. Jim was quite the prankster and loved a good joke; his big, joyous laugh could always be heard from afar. Throughout life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and coaching his kids’ baseball and softball games. Jim’s infectious laugh and smile will be remembered by all who were lucky enough to know him.

Jim leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Jeanine; children & their spouses, Angela & Christian Luter and Matthew & Brandy Moakes; grandchildren, Conner, Evan, Ashton, Stephanie, and Tiffany; siblings, Linda & Helen, Susan, and Nancy; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Caro Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Paul McNett will officiate with burial following at Almer Township Cemetery. The family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro and again on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Caro Church of the Nazarene.