James "Jim" Hitchcock

Jim was born in Barberton, Ohio in 1957 to the late Patrick and Lois Hitchcock. He is one of three children. Jim grew up in Ohio until joining the Air force. Jim married his wife, Chris when he was just 18 years old; they had their first son, James, while stationed in Mississippi. Jim was a Staff Sgt in the Air force and was transferred to Andrews Air Force Base.Jim and Chris made their home in Upper Marlboro, MD and added three other children into their family; Justin, Heather and Kelly. During this time, Jim worked at Pax River and Clinton Computer until leaving there and relocating the family to St. Leonard and following his passion; cars.Jim opened his own family owned and operated automotive company in 2001. He took great pride in teaching each of his children about his love of cars. Even his girls can change their oil. Jim and Chris were also founding members of a Car Club. Jim enjoyed motorcycles and drag racing.Jim was extremely family oriented. He was the “comedian” of the family; the grandchildren especially enjoyed his Donald Duck impersonations. Jim also “never knew a stranger,” and he had an innate willingness to help all people.Jim is survived by his loving wife, Chris Hitchcock; Children; James Paul (Holly) Hitchcock , Justin Patrick (Nicole) Hitchcock, Heather Eileen (Nick) Harris and Kelly Lynn Hitchcock; grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Alyssa, Kayla, Tristen, Sophia, Patrick, Logan and Avery (arriving early next year); Siblings, Duane Hitchcock and Brenda Horvath. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James "Jim" Hitchcock please visit our Sympathy Store.