Age 62 of Loxahatchee, FL passed away at the V.A. Medical Center Sunday, July 22, 2012. Born on July 4th, Jim was a Sgt. and veteran of the U.S. Air-Force and a active member of the Palm Beach County Hogs. He was also one of the 250,000 proud national members of the Patriot Guard Riders which attend the services of fallen soldires and veterans, at the request of the family. At the services they show the honor and respect that each soldier deserves. Jim is preceaded in death by his parents Lloyd and Helen Loudy. He is survived by his partner of 34 years, John Shelling; brother, John Loudy of san Antonio, TX; cousins, Sandy preston and Pat (Alan) Steele all of Leesburg, FL; best friends of 32 years, Sandra Player; neighbors, Chris and mark Blackwell; and many loving friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at the V.A. Medical Center at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 27, 2012. He will be escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders for burial with a military Funeral Honors ceremony at the South Florida National Cemetery, lane 5 at 2:15 P.M.Flori