James "Jim" Roger Berman

August 1, 1944 - December 16, 2020

Mr. James “Jim” Berman, 76, of Grovetown, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Jim was a foster parent for 17 children and took great joy in raising and guiding them. He loved sports of any kind and enjoyed being an umpire. He also enjoyed mentoring children through the love of coaching a variety of sports. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather with a fiercely strong character and hard core values. He had a BIG heart for ANYBODY and was always eager to help anyone in need. At the age of 17, he joined the Navy serving on the USS Midway and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Mr. Berman was a Boxer in the United States Navy. After his time in the Navy he worked at Eastern Airlines and then as a security guard with various companies in the area. Jim also enjoyed working out at the YMCA and meeting people. Mr. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Renee’ Berman; son, Jimmy (Hilary) Berman; two step-sons, Benson and Andrew Cohen; daughter, Alysson (Todd) Whitman; sister, Peggy Moore; six grandchildren, Jacob (Christian) Whitman, John (Rochelle) Monroe, Brittnie (Zackary) Watson, Justin Whitman, Hailey Berman and Cody Berman; one great-grandson, Lincoln Monroe; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded by his brothers, Donald and J.K. Berman; brother-in-law, Gerald Moore; and best friend, Larry Reagor. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 1-2 PM at the funeral home. Services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and Safe Homes.