On August 18th, 2024, James "Jim" Aliff, 90, of Highlands, NC passed away.

He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Ann of 60 years; sister, Dee Wheaton; and son-in-law, Dave Hagan. He grew up in Mabscott, W. Va, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school. He then met and married his wife, Ann, they moved to Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and then Jupiter, FL. He worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft as a photographer. He also owned his own business, Jim Aliff Wedding Photography. They were part time residents of Highlands, but then became full time residents in 1989.

He was a vital and active man with many hobbies and friends. His greatest love was of old and classic cars. He loved car shows, cruise ins and fly byes. He also loved dogs, woodworking, carving, plants, and could do almost anything. He was a member of Highlands Methodist Joy Club. He and Ann were long-time members of Shortoff Baptist Church in Highlands. He was a member of the Gem Capital Car Club. He worked at the Highlands Emergency Council every Thursday packing food boxes. He was a member of the Three Amigos Club, along with longtime friends, Will Williams and Dick Goodell of Franklin.

He is survived by his three children, Trina Aliff of Franklin, Cathy Hagan of Sanger, TX, and Bert Aliff (Susan) of Vancleave MS; three grandchildren, Bert Aliff (Desiree) of Vancleave, MS, Alaina Gouin (Adam) of Sanger, TX, Alexis Aliff (Rayanna) of Vancleave, MS; and one great grandchild, Demi Louise of Vancleave, MS.

His family will never stop missing him.

A celebration of life will be at later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to any Wounded Warrior Fund or Appalachian Animal Rescue.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.