James M. “Jim” Conant, Sr.
November 13, 1945 - June 9, 2024
James M. “Jim” Conant, Sr., age 78, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Born in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 1945, he was a son of the late Eugene and Genevieve (Tobin) Conant. Jim proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He made his career as an automotive assembler at Chrysler, and later worked part time delivering car parts for Berrodin Auto Parts.
Jim had a passion for cars and especially loved Mercedes Benz. He looked forward to traveling to new destinations as often as possible. Jim relished any opportunity to spend time on the water, and had a special appreciation for Donzi boats. During football season, he could be found cheering on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles every Sunday. Most of all, Jim loved his family and spent his most cherished moments with them.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Genevieve Conant. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret (Welch) Conant; children, James M. Conant, Jr. (Renee Arrington) and Nicole M. Conant, both of New Castle, DE; brothers, Tom Conant (Myrnea) of Emmett, ID and Michael Conant (Lily) of Las Vegas, NV, and Richard Welch of Newark, DE; grandchildren, James M. Conant III (Sara Vinson), Amber M. Conant, Anthony M. Conant, and Jordan Conant; great-grandchildren, Lorenzo Frank, Daisy Haven Conant; and grand-furbaby, Autumn.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. A committal service will begin at 1 pm on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
Any loved ones who are unable to attend the service for Jim may live stream the service by clicking here.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online by clicking here; or to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Processing Center, P.O. Box 2002, Milford, NH 03055-2002 or online by clicking here.
Aunt Lauretta
am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Jay, Nikki. God bless and comfort you all in this time of loss. wish i could have come up but my health isn’t strong enough yet to drive up to Delaware. Will keep you all in my prayers. Love you both
Mary & Bruce Carlton
Maggie, we were so saddened to hear that Jim had passed away and we’re sending our sincere condolences to you and your family. We will be unable to attend the service on Monday, but we will be thinking of you and will watch the service online. Sending much love.
Myrna & Tommy Conant
Jim will forever be “Jimmy” to me, although we were seperated by age and distance I never stopped admiring him as my real life childhood hero and the man I admired and aspired to be. Jimmy possessed so many of the attributes of greatness: generosity, kindness, humor, strength and wisdom. For my brother’s wife Maggie and his children Jay and Nicole and all his grandchildren and great grandchildren Myrna and I share your grief and sorrow. Special thanks to Maggie for giving me the incentive to call him more often the last few months; I will always cherish those conversations. So brother we will miss you; talk to you later, love ya.
Bob Gadsden
My condolences to the family. Jim was a good friend to me at Berrodin Auto Parts. He trained me to do my job 13 years ago. I was shocked to hear of Jim’s passing. I will miss Jim and his sense of humor. I always enjoyed talking to him about his trips on cruises and to Delaware Park and Dover. May God Bless and comfort you family during your lost.
Sheila Light
Maggie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time. God’s blessing and love to you all