James Lee Hirsch, Sr., 72

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James Lee Hirsch, Sr., 72, long-time resident of Fayette County, passed after a long illness on March 7, 2016.  

He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Viet Nam War. He retired from State Farm Insurance after 31 years of service, where he received many top sales awards.

He was preceded in death by his son Jimmy Hirsch, Jr.  

He is survived by Tina and Bobby Cannon of Newnan; Haley Hirsch of Peachtree City; Sherry Hirsch of Peachtree City.

He was an avid reader, gardener, and loved fishing and hunting with life-long friends. He also enjoyed world travels, fancy cars and boats. Jim had a business and law degree.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City Chapel. His friend Tony Morgan will officiate. Burial will follow at Westminster Memorial Gardens in Peachtree City. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Carl J Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City –www.mowellfuneralhome.com.