James Carl Ham of Pacific, MO departed this life at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, having reached the age of sixty-nine years, seven months and fifteen days. Jim was born in St. Louis, MO on December 15, 1955, son of Fredrick and Genevive Ham nee Stockwell. On December 23, 1999 he was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Schuler. Jim is survived by his wife, Sharon Ham, of Pacific, MO, by his son James Ham , of Collinsville, IL; by two daughters Wendy Richardson, of Ballwin, MO and Jamie Winebaugh and husband, Jason, of Pacific, MO; by two step daughters Wendy Painter, of Belleville, IL, and Katie Courtney, of St. Louis, MO; by 9 grandchildren Crystal, Ashley, Ryan, Erika, Samantha, Joshua, Jacob, Allie, and Donovan; by 3 brothers Fred Ham, of St. Clair MO, Rick Ham of St. Clair MO, and John Ham and wife, Kathy, of St. Peters MO; Brother-in-law of Daniel Schuler and wife, Elaine, of Nashville TN, Trena Fenwick and husband, Brian, of Clarksville, FL, Noni Reed, of Las Vegas, NV, and Robert Chapman and wife, Stana, of Nashville TN; by five great grandchildren; by nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. During Jim's working career he was employed by H&H Steel Metal as a Tinner with Local 36 union Hall. He loved fishing, hunting but what meant most to him was his family, especially spending time with his brothers. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by all his loved ones forever. A Kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of life will be held at Pacific Senior Center 800 W. Union St Pacific, MO. 63069