CHECKLEY, James (Jim)

Born on March 31, 1934. Passed away August 19, 2021.

Passed away peacefully at Korumburra Hospital, aged 87.
Loving husband of Marie (dec.).
Father to Steven and Jackie, Cheryl, Heather and Peter.
Grandfather to Luke, Kane, Adam, Simon, Nick, Ben and partners.
Great grandfather to Kai, Lola, Jasmine, Lexi, Cove, Cecilia and Abbey.

Mum and Dad together again.

Funeral Notice
A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr James (Jim) Checkley will be held on MONDAY, August 30 2021 commencing at 11.00am. Due to current restrictions this Service will be private, invitation by family only. This Service will be recorded and uploaded later that day. To view please click here
Tributes
  1. Deepest sympathy to you all at the passing of Uncle Jimmy.

    Wendy Spark (Mackie) August 23, 2021
  2. So sad to hear uncle jimmy passed away I loved his visits to maryvale private hospital
    Dads twin
    From Kym mark travey and our families

    Kym durbano August 23, 2021
  3. Rest In Peace Jim, a lifetime of memories of a wonderful man who picked up cans of milk during my childhood then the tanker driver who came to our dairy farm to collect the milk. A true gentleman who loved a chat and had an amazing memory of farmers and their farms.

    Sue and Tom Loughridge August 23, 2021
  4. To Steve, Cheryl, Heather, Peter and families,
    Please know that we are thinking of you all.

    John and Debbie Mackie.

    Debbie Mackie August 23, 2021
  5. To Steven, Cheryl, Heather, Peter and families, love and prayers to you all with the passing of Jimmy a dear brother in law and uncle our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Love
    Helen Checkley and family.

    Helen Checkley August 24, 2021
  6. Jim was the best neighbour ever and had many great stories to tell. Thinking of all the family he leaves behind. Adam and Tori Martin

    Adam Martin August 24, 2021
  7. A very good neighbour at Ruby. Lots of help & advice given with his inimitable sense of humour. A great raconteur from a life well lived.

    M & M Robson August 24, 2021
  8. Steven, Cheryl, Heather & Peter our thoughts are with you & yours at this sad time.

    Marilyn & Tony Varone

    Marilyn Varone ( Mackie) August 24, 2021
  9. Lots of wonderful memories of a great ex neighbor, you were one of the best!
    Always remember the great times & stories.
    Hope there’s plenty of hunting and fishing in heaven.
    Love Jenny Gurney

    Mrs Jenny Gurney August 24, 2021
  10. To Steve,Jackie,Cheryl,Heather,Peter and families.Jim was a work mate,hunting mate,fishing mate,and a great mate.He will be sadly missed. Whacker Pam Russell Tracy and Families

    Pam Widdows August 24, 2021
  11. Deepest sympathy to the Checkley family on the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful person and a pleasure to have worked with. A true family man who will be now be reunited with his lovely wife Marie. I am sure that the memories you have of him will help you through this time. Another tanker driver in the sky.
    Rest in peace.

    Regards Gail Tomlin

    Gail Tomlin August 24, 2021
  12. Happy memories of you Jim when I worked in the Korumburra milk factory laboratory.
    You would bring a milk sample from your tanker up for bacteria testing along with your other driver colleagues. There was a lot of laughter and banter which made a happy workplace.

    Phillip Sullivan August 25, 2021
  13. So sorry to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s passing!
    Love to Steve, Cheryl,heather and Peter.
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time!! He always reminded me so much of dad!!
    Tracey and family xx

    Tracey love/ Checkley August 25, 2021
  14. So sorry to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s passing. Many fond memories of earlier years. Keep chasing those deer up there Jim and cutting that wood.
    Sympathy to all the family from Peter and Ingrid West and family

    Ingrid West August 26, 2021
  15. Great neighbour for many years while growing up, great man! Thoughts are with Jim’s family at this time.

    Michelle Tanti (Gurney) August 29, 2021
  16. Lovely memories of Jim and my Dad Reg and our family of Kemp’s . Condolences to all the family .

    Colleen salmon August 29, 2021
  17. Deepest sympathy to all Jimmy’s family and friends.
    He lived a full and adventurous life.
    He was always a larger than life figure for me.
    I have many fond memories of his tales and exploits.
    Always enthusiastic and on the go.
    I was proud to call him my uncle.

    Love to all at this sad time.

    Jennie Robovich nee Checkley

    Jennifer Robovich September 21, 2021
  18. Deepest sympathy to all Jim’s family and friends at this sad time.
    A time for reflection on a well lived life.
    Many treasured memories of my brother Jim
    Love from Canter (Eric) and Kath
    Loved uncle to Sue.

    Jennifer Robovich September 21, 2021
  19. Very sad to hear of Jim’s passing today. Would’ve loved to have been able to pay my respects. He was a legendary bloke and I always looked forward to having him come in and regale me with old hunting tales from days gone by. He’ll be well missed.
    Deepest condolences to the family.

    Damien Noonan October 20, 2021
  20. So sad to hear of your passing Jim, had planned trips up your way but covid stopped that. 20 years straight duck hunting at Warrawidgee is so fondly remembered. So many stories of trucking and hunting. You are a legend.

    Brendan cudmore December 17, 2021