James Wallace Chisum
Obituary
James "Jim" Wallace Chisum, 84, of Salinas, Ca passed away on January 21, 2024 in his home, after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his sons Jeremy Chisum, Jason Chisum and Josh Chisum, daughter Mandy Chisum, grandsons Ryder and Weldon Chisum, granddaughters Kaitlynn and Racey Chisum, Brodi and Braxtyn Chisum-Ortiz and sister Jaunita Cassity. He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Bernice Sanchez, his sister Polly Corrin and his wife Kathy Chisum.
Jim was born in King City, California and lived most of his life in south county. He had a long career in the motorcycle industry, as the owner of both Salinas Kawasaki and Salinas Cycle Salvage. Jim was an avid flat tracker, racing into his seventies. He was a life member of the Salinas Ramblers Motorcycle Club where he loved to ride motorcycles and hunt. He was also a member of the Silver Kings and Queens, where he enjoyed social activities with long time south county friends. He loved a black cup of coffee, both in local coffee shops or on a good road trip to Idaho, Arkansas or Colorado. He loved his family and friends well and will be greatly missed. Godspeed, Jim!
A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, 11:00 am at the Orradre Building, King City. Please join the family in celebrating and sharing memories of a life well lived!
Published in King City Rustler · February 14, 2024