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James "Jim" Reynolds Lehman caught the celestial train to the heaven on February 28, 2015. A resident of Bulverde, TX, Jim was born on June 7, 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio in 1953 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1954; he was a member of the 1st Division serving in Korea. Jim was the son of Reed Sterling Lehman and Dorothy Ann Reynolds Lehman; the Lehman's immigrated to the United States in 1746 from Germany originally settling in Pennsylvania later moving to Ohio. Floyd Lehman, Jim's grandfather, moved his family to Texas where he was one of the founders of the city of Weslaco in the Rio Grande Valley and was owner of Gulf Texas Vegetables. Jim loved all kinds of music; he was the owner of Kelly Music Store in Corpus Christi from 1959 -1974. He worked for Sound Warehouse, Hastings, and Music Express. He recorded UIL events in Corpus Christi, and sponsored the Corpus Christi Symphony and various artists. In 1991 Jim opened "The Record Collector" in the San Antonio Center for Antiques; when the mall closed in 2007 the business closed, however, Jim continued to buy and sell used vinyl until mid-February. He shared a love of fishing, boats, waterskiing and Mopar Muscle cars with his children. He was the owner of numerous antique and collectible cars. Jim was fascinated with trains, especially narrow gauge steam trains; he and Jennifer traveled to Colorado, New Mexico, and North Carolina so they could ride and experience the trains as passengers. Jim was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife Irene " Jennifer" Elmendorf-Lehman who he married in 1987, his son Matthew James Lehman Anne, daughter Leslie Ann Lehman Luciew John; three grandchildren Matthew Talbot Luciew, Stephen Bradley Luciew, and Sarah Warren; and former wife and mother of his children, Guizelle Lopez Lehman. Jim was preceded in death by his infant son, James R. Lehman, Jr. and his older brother Reed S. Lehman, Jr. SERVICES Visitation will be Thursday, March 5 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. A celebration of life will be Friday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South with interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Austin Steam Train Assoc. S.P. 786 Fund, Locomotive, 401 E.Whitestone Blvd, Ste C-100, Cedar Park, TX 78613 or to the charity of your choice.

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James Reynolds Lehman

June 7, 1934 - February 28, 2015