~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, NWA/DL
Capt. Jim Gregoire
May 20, 1960 — June 2, 2026
Major Jim L. Gregoire, aka “Gargoyle,” United
States Air Force, 66, of St. Petersburg, Florida…….
James “Jim”
Lee Gregoire joined Northwest Airlines 11-29-1999 and retired with Delta Air
Lines in 2025. He is survived by his
wife Bonnie, and by his children and stepchildren.
Jim’s most recent Florida address is listed in
whitepages as
166 Banyan Bay Dr, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705.
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Major Jim L. Gregoire, aka
“Gargoyle,” United
States Air Force, 66, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on June 2, 2026.
Jim
was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and spent most of his childhood in
Whitefish, Montana. In his early years, Jim was an avid water- and snow-skier
and a lover of music. He played keyboard in his high school band, Rosewood, and
graduated from Whitefish High School in 1978.
Jim
served 20 years in the military. He began in the United States Army as a
Specialist 5 and was later promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2, earning his
Army Aviator Badge, Expert Qualification Badge with M-16 Rifle, Expert Grenade
Badge, and OH-58 rating. After five years of service in the Army, he enlisted
in the United States Air Force, where his career culminated in the rank of
Major, flying F-16s. During those years, Jim proudly earned his Flight Safety
Officer Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal, Small Arms Expert Ribbon, multiple Commendation Medals, and Short- and
Long-Term Service Ribbons. He was deployed during Desert Storm, as well as to
Cairo, Egypt, and Ramstein, Germany. Later, Jim was transferred to Eglin Air
Force Base in Florida, where he earned his Safety Fighter Pilot Certification
for F-16s.
After
retiring from the military, Jim went on to pursue a career as a commercial
airline pilot. He began with Northwest Airlines in 1999 and retired from Delta
Air Lines in 2025. Jim excelled in his career, but above all else, he was a
devoted husband and father. He spent every minute of his free time supporting
his children, whether coaching soccer teams, volunteering for the high school
band, or attending every one of his son’s football games. He was a proud Gator
dad who took every opportunity to wear orange and blue. Jim was a fan of noise,
with a disdain for silence—he could not go five minutes without playing music.
He was a jack of all trades, lovingly referred to as “Mr. Fix It,” regardless
of the success of the project. Jim lived to entertain, bringing joy and
laughter to every aspect of his life.
After
his retirement, and between naps in his recliner, Jim traveled the world as a
tourist, his love of flying always in his blood.
Jim is
survived by his wife, Bonnie; his children, Nickolas, Kara, and Anslee; his
parents, Phillip and Linda; his sister, Cindy; his children by marriage,
Andrea, Lisa (Andrew), and Nathan (Anastasia).
May
Jim’s memory always be a blessing.
In
lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jim's name to Homes for
our Troops. You can make a donation by clicking here.
