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James Maxwell "Jim" Eskins - Obituary
January 23, 1948 - April 7, 2025
It’s
with
heavy
hearts
we
announce
the
passing
of
James
Maxwell
“Jim”
Eskins,
77
of
Alderson,
WV,
who
left
this
world
for
greener
fairways
on
Monday,
April
7,
2025 after a short stay at the Genesis Care Center in White Sulphur Springs, WV.
Jim
was
born
on
January
23,
1948
at
Dark
Hollow
in
Alderson,
Monroe
County,
WV to the late James Harold and Doreen Comella Duff Eskins of Alderson, WV.
After
graduating
Alderson
High
School
in
1965,
Jim
went
on
to
attend
West
Virginia
Wesleyan
College
where
he
studied
theology
and
was
a
member
of
Sigma
Theta
Epsilon
fraternity.
In
1973
he
graduated
from
Concord
College
with
a
degree in biology.
Jim
served
in
the
U.S.
Army
during
the
Vietnam
War
in
1969,
attaining
the
rank
of
SP5.
He
was
stationed
at
Tây
Ninh
Combat
Base
as
part
of
the
588th
Engineer
Battalion.
His
military
decorations
include
the
American
Spirit
Honor
Medal,
three
Soldier
of
the
Month
recognitions,
Army
Commendation
Medal,
National
Defense
Service
Medal,
Vietnam
Service
Medal
with
two
Bronze
Stars,
Marksman (M-16), and Sharpshooter (M-14). In 1970, he was honorably discharged from service.
Jim
dabbled
in
several
professions
from
EMT
to
cattle
farming
before
finally
retiring
after
25+
years
as
Owner and Broker-in-Charge of Eskins Real Estate & Auctioneering.
Jim
was
a
life-long
member
of
Johnson
Memorial
United
Methodist
Church,
a
31-year
member
of
the
Hinton
Elks
Lodge
#821,
past
member
of
the
Lewisburg
Elks
Lodge
#1758,
and
also
served
as
a
Little
League Umpire in the 1980s.
Jim
enjoyed
hunting,
fishing,
gardening,
but
above
all,
his
true
passion
was
golf.
Whether
playing
or
teaching you would often find him at Willow Wood Country Club.
While
the
family
has
lost
a
loved
one,
many
have
lost
a
friend.
Those
closest
will
remember
him
best
for
his
laughter, a practical joker with off-color humor, and his love for telling stories.
Jim
is
survived
by
his
separated
wife,
Donna
V.
Eskins
of
Hinton,
WV;
a
former
wife
and
mother
of
his
children,
Ann
H.
Eskins
of
Alderson,
WV;
a
son,
Clint
Eskins
(Gina)
of
Frankford,
WV;
a
daughter,
Stacy
Eskins
of
Alderson,
WV;
grandchildren,
Autumn
Eskins
and
Gavin
Eskins
of
Frankford,
WV;
a
brother,
Harold
M.
“Mick”
Eskins
(Theresa),
and
a
niece,
Aimee
Gray
(Chris)
all
of
Central
City,
KY;
and
his
beloved
dogs, Lexie & Gus.
The
family
would
like
to
express
appreciation
to
all
of
Jim’s
caregivers,
especially
Amanda
Carter,
ever
present
since
his
stroke
in
2023.
Many
thanks
also
to
his
neighbor,
Leonard
Conner,
for
his
devoted
friendship and caring assistance.
Per
Jim’s
wishes,
his
body
was
donated
to
the
West
Virginia
School
of
Osteopathic
Medicine
in
Lewisburg.
No
services
will
be
held
at
this
time.
The
family
would
be
grateful
if
you’d
share
your
favorite
memories
and
stories
about
Jim
through
online
condolences
at
wallaceandwallacefh.com
—
To
all
his
golfing
buddies,
tee
up a round of golf in his honor and remember him fondly.
