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James "Jim" William Conklin, 77, passed away at home in Henderson, Nev., on May 1, 2022.

He was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Lebanon, to Eugene Conklin and Ruth Johnston Conklin.

He married Carol Marie Ashlock in Sweet Home, on Feb. 14, 1970.

They moved to Nevada in 1977 from Sweet Home.

James worked as an autobody technician and enjoyed his job so much he did it as a hobby at home. Later in his life he gained a passion for building radio-controlled planes and flying them. His grandchildren were his greatest passion.

James is survived by his wife, Carol Conklin; a daughter, Brenda (Clint) Cockrell; a son, Robert (Diane) Conklin; a brother, Richard Conklin; a sister, Juanita Merritt; and five grandchildren, Kody, Kasey, Kym, Tim and Aaron.

James was cremated and his cremated remains will be placed in Oregon at a later date.

Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at http://www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com.