James W. Nolting, age 101, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on March 25, 2025.  He was born February 27, 1924, in West New York, NJ.
While in elementary school he and his family moved to Jacksonville where he spent the rest of his life.  After graduating from Lee High School in 1943, Jim went directly into the Navy.  While in the navy, he was assigned to electronic gear for drone aircraft and was stationed in Oklahoma.  It was in Cordell, Oklahoma where he met his wife, Ethel.  In 1946, after being discharged from the Navy, he and Ethel were married and moved to Jacksonville.  That same year Jim was hired at the Overhaul and Repair Department (now FRCSE) at NAS Jax where he started out as a mechanic and moved up to being Department Head of Product Planning and Workload until he retired in 1991.  He was very active with the Naval Air Station Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Military Affairs Committee.  He received the Civilian Meritorious Award for Superior Achievement.
Jim also enjoyed go-karts.  After he quit racing, he became the announcer for the races and was known as the Golden Voice of the Florida Kartways.  He was the president of the North Florida Kart Club for many years and was instrumental in getting the city to build the 103rd St. go-kart track. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
James is preceded in death by his parents William and Gladys Nolting; his brother, William Nolting Jr., and his wife of 77 years, Ethel (Gregg) Nolting.  He is survived by his son Thomas Nolting, and daughter Jerri Davis.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 27 at Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 Main St., Jacksonville, Florida 32206. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in James’s honor to Haven Foundation at https://havenhospice.com/donate. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Evergreen Funeral Home – (904) 353-3649.
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