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gaijin
11-14-20, 16:45
Jim was a Top Tier smith in the 1911/BHP world.
A gentleman that was always helpful. You will be missed.

RIP Sir.
titsonritz
11-14-20, 17:30
Damn that sucks. RIP Jim.
Sam
11-14-20, 17:36
He passed away again? I thought he died in the summer.
titsonritz
11-14-20, 17:39
He passed away again? I thought he died in the summer.

Looks like you're right...

James L. "Jim" Garthwaite Jr., 71, of Watsontown, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Born May 12, 1949, in Danville, he was the son of the late James L. Sr. and Doris L. (Jones) Garthwaite. On April 28, 1979, he married the former Susan J. Wright and they have celebrated 41 years of marriage.
He was a 1967 graduate of Warrior Run High School and served honorably in the US Air Force.
Jim owned and operated Jim Garthwaite Pistolsmith, Inc. of rural Watsontown since 1977. He was a founding member of the American Tactical Shooting Association, a member of the American Pistolsmith's Guild, and was named Pistolsmith of the year in 2004.

https://obituaries.dailyitem.com/obituary/james-garthwaite-jr-1079458877
gaijin
11-14-20, 17:59
Hmmmmmmmm

Apologies. I was misinformed.
Sam
11-14-20, 18:57
He was one of the best.
duece71
11-16-20, 13:08
Shucks, too late to send off one of my 1911s. RIP.