James F Ainsworth, 86, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10am.
Born on 29th May, 1929 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Gordon Ainsworth and the late Lena Ainsworth. James worked at American Airlines Washington National Airport for 63 years before retiring and was involved with different charities afterwards. Jimmy or Jim, to his friends and colleagues was a person who was nice, kind, soft-spoken man, with a smile for everyone, fun, helpful and person who was always available to assist everyone. He was kind hearted animal lover and was very popular with kids for his loving nature. Although Jim was loved by young and old, friends and colleagues equally, he always tends to leave positive impressions on young minds.
Jim's persona can be best described by the thoughts shared by his next door neighbor teenager Lucky. In Lucky's word:
"I have known Jim for a little more than half my life, and I’m not too old now, so Jim was a big part of life. I loved him and I still do. His personality was like no other. I sometimes think how someone can be so energetic all the time. He brought a lot of happiness to all of us. I still remember my thirteenth birthday when I went over to Jim’s house and he gave me a card saying I was old enough to go into PG-13 movies. I thought it was kind of funny. It makes me really sad knowing that he won’t be there on my 18th birthday. I miss his voice, I miss his presence. I feel as if I could have spent more time with him.
He saw me grow up. Jim always said to me, “wow you’re getting so tall, your head is gonna hit the ceiling soon.” He was an adult figure I looked up to, he was very generous. No matter what the scenario was, he would always know how to cheer up the mood. I remember when I was doing a project for class and I needed to interview someone who was older and had a lot more experience than I did, so I obviously went to Jim. I asked him about his life and he told me about his time working with the Airlines, and what he remembered about past wars and history, but overall he seemed more in the present. I respected that. I learned a lot from Jim. I asked him how he was one time and he said, “Fine.” I wondered why he would always say fine and so I asked him. He responded with something that translated to me: If you say you’re bad, it won’t change that situation at all, the other person can’t really do anything. Basically getting at, why worry the other person. He would always think about others.
He brought laughter and happiness wherever he went. Even a couple weeks ago, he was still telling jokes in bed making me laugh. Saying things like “don’t get up, I can fly over to McDonalds myself.” I would look at him and see his condition and ask myself how he could still put a smile on my face.
Jim would always talk about his mother. Little stories of value that will never escape my mind. He learned everything from his mother. Sometimes I wish I could have met his mother, maybe invent some sort of a time machine where I could go back relive some of those old memories. But, the truth is that time is cruel. It always moves forward and doesn’t stop for anyone. What I’ve learned from Jim is that life is short. Take advantage of the limited amount of time you have.
I believe Jim is happy that he is with his mother now. They haven’t seen each other for a while now, so the reunion is probably very touching. He is in the Almighty’s hands now."
He is survived by his kids Muffin Ainsworth and Fluffer Ainsworth.
A private burial ceremony will be held at Chestnut Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AWLA Animal Welfare League of Arlington. 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206.
Born on 29th May, 1929 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Gordon Ainsworth and the late Lena Ainsworth. James worked at American Airlines Washington National Airport for 63 years before retiring and was involved with different charities afterwards. Jimmy or Jim, to his friends and colleagues was a person who was nice, kind, soft-spoken man, with a smile for everyone, fun, helpful and person who was always available to assist everyone. He was kind hearted animal lover and was very popular with kids for his loving nature. Although Jim was loved by young and old, friends and colleagues equally, he always tends to leave positive impressions on young minds.
Jim's persona can be best described by the thoughts shared by his next door neighbor teenager Lucky. In Lucky's word:
"I have known Jim for a little more than half my life, and I’m not too old now, so Jim was a big part of life. I loved him and I still do. His personality was like no other. I sometimes think how someone can be so energetic all the time. He brought a lot of happiness to all of us. I still remember my thirteenth birthday when I went over to Jim’s house and he gave me a card saying I was old enough to go into PG-13 movies. I thought it was kind of funny. It makes me really sad knowing that he won’t be there on my 18th birthday. I miss his voice, I miss his presence. I feel as if I could have spent more time with him.
He saw me grow up. Jim always said to me, “wow you’re getting so tall, your head is gonna hit the ceiling soon.” He was an adult figure I looked up to, he was very generous. No matter what the scenario was, he would always know how to cheer up the mood. I remember when I was doing a project for class and I needed to interview someone who was older and had a lot more experience than I did, so I obviously went to Jim. I asked him about his life and he told me about his time working with the Airlines, and what he remembered about past wars and history, but overall he seemed more in the present. I respected that. I learned a lot from Jim. I asked him how he was one time and he said, “Fine.” I wondered why he would always say fine and so I asked him. He responded with something that translated to me: If you say you’re bad, it won’t change that situation at all, the other person can’t really do anything. Basically getting at, why worry the other person. He would always think about others.
He brought laughter and happiness wherever he went. Even a couple weeks ago, he was still telling jokes in bed making me laugh. Saying things like “don’t get up, I can fly over to McDonalds myself.” I would look at him and see his condition and ask myself how he could still put a smile on my face.
Jim would always talk about his mother. Little stories of value that will never escape my mind. He learned everything from his mother. Sometimes I wish I could have met his mother, maybe invent some sort of a time machine where I could go back relive some of those old memories. But, the truth is that time is cruel. It always moves forward and doesn’t stop for anyone. What I’ve learned from Jim is that life is short. Take advantage of the limited amount of time you have.
I believe Jim is happy that he is with his mother now. They haven’t seen each other for a while now, so the reunion is probably very touching. He is in the Almighty’s hands now."
He is survived by his kids Muffin Ainsworth and Fluffer Ainsworth.
A private burial ceremony will be held at Chestnut Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AWLA Animal Welfare League of Arlington. 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206.
James F Ainsworth, 86, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10am.
Born on 29th May, 1929 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Gordon Ainsworth and the late Lena Ainsworth. James worked at American Airlines Washington National Airport for 63 years before retiring and was involved with different charities afterwards. Jimmy or Jim, to his friends and colleagues was a person who was nice, kind, soft-spoken man, with a smile for everyone, fun, helpful and person who was always available to assist everyone. He was kind hearted animal lover and was very popular with kids for his loving nature. Although Jim was loved by young and old, friends and colleagues equally, he always tends to leave positive impressions on young minds.
Jim's persona can be best described by the thoughts shared by his next door neighbor teenager Lucky. In Lucky's word:
"I have known Jim for a little more than half my life, and I’m not too old now, so Jim was a big part of life. I loved him and I still do. His personality was like no other. I sometimes think how someone can be so energetic all the time. He brought a lot of happiness to all of us. I still remember my thirteenth birthday when I went over to Jim’s house and he gave me a card saying I was old enough to go into PG-13 movies. I thought it was kind of funny. It makes me really sad knowing that he won’t be there on my 18th birthday. I miss his voice, I miss his presence. I feel as if I could have spent more time with him.
He saw me grow up. Jim always said to me, “wow you’re getting so tall, your head is gonna hit the ceiling soon.” He was an adult figure I looked up to, he was very generous. No matter what the scenario was, he would always know how to cheer up the mood. I remember when I was doing a project for class and I needed to interview someone who was older and had a lot more experience than I did, so I obviously went to Jim. I asked him about his life and he told me about his time working with the Airlines, and what he remembered about past wars and history, but overall he seemed more in the present. I respected that. I learned a lot from Jim. I asked him how he was one time and he said, “Fine.” I wondered why he would always say fine and so I asked him. He responded with something that translated to me: If you say you’re bad, it won’t change that situation at all, the other person can’t really do anything. Basically getting at, why worry the other person. He would always think about others.
He brought laughter and happiness wherever he went. Even a couple weeks ago, he was still telling jokes in bed making me laugh. Saying things like “don’t get up, I can fly over to McDonalds myself.” I would look at him and see his condition and ask myself how he could still put a smile on my face.
Jim would always talk about his mother. Little stories of value that will never escape my mind. He learned everything from his mother. Sometimes I wish I could have met his mother, maybe invent some sort of a time machine where I could go back relive some of those old memories. But, the truth is that time is cruel. It always moves forward and doesn’t stop for anyone. What I’ve learned from Jim is that life is short. Take advantage of the limited amount of time you have.
I believe Jim is happy that he is with his mother now. They haven’t seen each other for a while now, so the reunion is probably very touching. He is in the Almighty’s hands now."
He is survived by his kids Muffin Ainsworth and Fluffer Ainsworth.
A private burial ceremony will be held at Chestnut Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AWLA Animal Welfare League of Arlington. 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206.
Born on 29th May, 1929 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Gordon Ainsworth and the late Lena Ainsworth. James worked at American Airlines Washington National Airport for 63 years before retiring and was involved with different charities afterwards. Jimmy or Jim, to his friends and colleagues was a person who was nice, kind, soft-spoken man, with a smile for everyone, fun, helpful and person who was always available to assist everyone. He was kind hearted animal lover and was very popular with kids for his loving nature. Although Jim was loved by young and old, friends and colleagues equally, he always tends to leave positive impressions on young minds.
Jim's persona can be best described by the thoughts shared by his next door neighbor teenager Lucky. In Lucky's word:
"I have known Jim for a little more than half my life, and I’m not too old now, so Jim was a big part of life. I loved him and I still do. His personality was like no other. I sometimes think how someone can be so energetic all the time. He brought a lot of happiness to all of us. I still remember my thirteenth birthday when I went over to Jim’s house and he gave me a card saying I was old enough to go into PG-13 movies. I thought it was kind of funny. It makes me really sad knowing that he won’t be there on my 18th birthday. I miss his voice, I miss his presence. I feel as if I could have spent more time with him.
He saw me grow up. Jim always said to me, “wow you’re getting so tall, your head is gonna hit the ceiling soon.” He was an adult figure I looked up to, he was very generous. No matter what the scenario was, he would always know how to cheer up the mood. I remember when I was doing a project for class and I needed to interview someone who was older and had a lot more experience than I did, so I obviously went to Jim. I asked him about his life and he told me about his time working with the Airlines, and what he remembered about past wars and history, but overall he seemed more in the present. I respected that. I learned a lot from Jim. I asked him how he was one time and he said, “Fine.” I wondered why he would always say fine and so I asked him. He responded with something that translated to me: If you say you’re bad, it won’t change that situation at all, the other person can’t really do anything. Basically getting at, why worry the other person. He would always think about others.
He brought laughter and happiness wherever he went. Even a couple weeks ago, he was still telling jokes in bed making me laugh. Saying things like “don’t get up, I can fly over to McDonalds myself.” I would look at him and see his condition and ask myself how he could still put a smile on my face.
Jim would always talk about his mother. Little stories of value that will never escape my mind. He learned everything from his mother. Sometimes I wish I could have met his mother, maybe invent some sort of a time machine where I could go back relive some of those old memories. But, the truth is that time is cruel. It always moves forward and doesn’t stop for anyone. What I’ve learned from Jim is that life is short. Take advantage of the limited amount of time you have.
I believe Jim is happy that he is with his mother now. They haven’t seen each other for a while now, so the reunion is probably very touching. He is in the Almighty’s hands now."
He is survived by his kids Muffin Ainsworth and Fluffer Ainsworth.
A private burial ceremony will be held at Chestnut Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to AWLA Animal Welfare League of Arlington. 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206.
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