James “Jim” Francis Doohan Jr., 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 22, 2023, after a long battle with cancer and COPD. Born on September 27, 1942, in Rochester, N.Y., Jim had a profound effect on all who knew him.

He graduated from East High School in 1960. After graduating, Jim spent time serving in the U.S. Army. Most of his life was spent in the beverage business, both in Rochester, N.Y., and Watertown, N.Y. He started out as a salesman and eventually owned his own distributorship. He also worked in transportation with the NYSDOCCS. Jim was proud of his Irish heritage and spent many years volunteering at the Irish Festival while living in Watertown. Jim ended up moving to North Carolina for the remainder of his life.

Jim is survived by his children, Kevin Doohan and Maureen Doohan; his grandchildren, Maiya Doohan and Kate Doohan; his sister, Derena Turner; and his loving friend, Elizabeth Harding.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.