James (Jim) Mims of Abilene lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday March 30 2012. He is survived by his wonderful wife Brenda three children Linda McAlister of Dallas Tracy Conover of Virginia and Martin Mims of Abilene along with three grandchildren Danielle Tenbusch of Dallas Jorden Bazar of Nebraska and James (Jace) Mims of Abilene and two great grandchildren Ethan and Kylie Tenbusch. Visitation will be Monday April 2nd at North funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Graveside service will be held Tuesday April 3 rd at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 pm under the direction of North's Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at northsfuneralhome.com.