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James Earl "Jim" Miracle, 88, passed away on July 4, 2025, embraced in love by his wife Jean, daughter Karen, and son Mark, in Terrell, North Carolina. Born on December 28, 1936, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Jim loved life, learning, travel and was an amazing host to all who visited his home. In retirement, he and wife Jean enjoyed their almost 30 years of leisure on Lake Norman. Jim touched many lives and was loved, respected, and admired by so many friends and family. He had a lifelong love of boating, fishing, water and snow skiing and in retirement he was an avid jet skier, fisherman, and golfer. When he was unable to take on 18 holes he rarely missed a day playing online WGT Golf and had a standing online tee time with his son Karl. Jim was a fierce competitor whether it be cards, cribbage, golf, or the family NFL pool he enjoyed a "W". He is survived by his wife of 68 years Jean Ann Miracle (Kaser); Daughter Karen Kay Miracle, (Thomas Heisler); Son Mark Alan Miracle, (Debbie); Son Karl Robert Miracle (Vickie); Granddaughter Ashley Marie Miracle; Grandson Nicholas Alan Miracle (Rachelle) and Great Grandchildren Zayne Miracle and Shayla Miracle, who brought him immense joy through their many visits on FaceTime. Jim was preceded in death by his Father Charles E. Miracle; Mother Alice V, Miracle (Cottrill); Sister Shirley Emrick (Lee); Brother Gary Miracle (Carol); Brother Charles (Charlie) Miracle (Dorothy); After 31 years of service with AGA Gas, Inc., Cleveland, OH (Burdette Oxygen) Jim retired in1996 from a corporate position, responsible for several of the plants he had been Plant Manager at during his career. Jim's focus for his plants were production and labor efficiencies, profitability of plants, training and mentoring of operations teams. He served most of his military career at the U.S. Air HQ USAFE, Wiesbaden, Germany, DOD under Surgeon General of the United States Air Forces in Europe. Honorably Discharged in 1958. At the age of 16, Jim graduated with the Class of 1953 at Belpre High School, Belpre Ohio (College Preparatory Curriculum). He very much enjoyed the annual Belpre Homecoming and Class Reunions throughout the years. There was a strong and loving bond with his classmates, they were very much an extended family. Most importantly, Jim's friendship of classmate Evermont (Monte) Robinson. Monte's family and Jim's were inseparable, and they were lifelong brothers. At Jim's request, no formal service or memorial will be held. The family encourages posting of memories and condolences at www.cavin-cook.com and lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Jim's honor to the following foundation that collaborates with and supports the V.A. Caregiver Services. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Miracle family.

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James Earl Miracle

December 28, 1936 - July 4, 2025