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Pfeffer, CMSGT Jimmie Lee "Jim" (1929-2021)
Pfeffer, Jimmie Lee
Obituary
2021
CMSGT US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam Jimmie L. Pfeffer, age 92, passed away at his home in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, with his children at his side, in his room, in his bed calling the shots; it was his way. Yes, he loved Sinatra's music, and Jim was always doing it his way. A German share cropper's son from Blyberville, Texas, to a man in constant motion, traveling the world in his planes, he lived the American Dream and loved every minute of it. From Presidents of countries to the insurance agency he led, 2800 agents spread across all 50 states and 13 countries; everyone looked forward to seeing, as many called him "Mr. P". It was a full life. Born June 8, 1929 in Blyberville, Texas Jim Enlisted in the Army Air Corps at 17 to get into WWII and missed it. He transferred to the newly formed Air Force and then saw action in Korea as a forward air controller, squadron leader and was recognized with the Bronze Star & Distinguished Service Medal. Jim served and saw action in Vietnam as well doing exemplary intelligence work to expose the Russian involvement. During his tour of duty in the Far East which stretched over 5 years, he became a scratch golfer, a 33rd degree mason of the Philippine Masonic Lodge, as well as a Shriner and finished up doing intelligence work for the NSA. He truly enjoyed living all over the world; the Far East, Europe, Japan. He retired from the Air Force at 38 as a Chief Master Sargent at Kelly AFB in San Antonio. Then "Mr. P", took on the task of growing and making the Non Commissioned Officers Association the best it could be, when he started at the NCOA there were 10,000 members and when he handed off the reins to Jim Duncan there were over 150,000 members which eventually grew to over 350,000. He strongly believed in the NCOA motto Strength in Unity and worked at it every day. He then took on the task of growing the companies that provided the benefits to the NCOA members Ammest Services and Academy Life insurance company, which grew tremendously with him and his partners at the helm. Hold them close while they are here it goes too fast . . . He is preceded in death by parents, Edward and Rosie Louise Pfeffer. Helen Geneva Pfeffer (Wife) Steven Michael Pfeffer (Son), Nancy Sue Coffman Pfeffer (Daughter in law), and Michelle Denise Pfeffer (wife). He is survived by his brother children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. |
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Pfeffer
Jimmie Lee
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