James Millard Proxmire

James Millard Proxmire, age 89 of Mt Airy, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009, at his residence following a brief illness.

Born in Hamilton County, TN on April 18, 1920, he was the son of the late George Thomas, Sr. and Effie Mae Lane Proxmire. Mr. Proxmire was a member of the Conyers Masonic Lodge who enjoyed reading and sports. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran, retiring as Sgt. Major. Mr. Proxmire was a Pearl Harbor survivor having been stationed in Scoffield Barracks. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by several siblings.

Surviving are wife, Elsie Proxmire of Mt. Airy and numerous nieces and nephews.

No local services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the charity of oneâ