James Secord
March 17, 1946 - December 22, 2025
Obituary
James R. Secord, born March 17,1946, passed over peacefully in his home on Monday, December 22, 2025. James was born in Columbiaville, Michigan to the late Herold and Ada Secord. After graduating from Spring Arbor College with his teaching degree, Jim was drafted and served his country as a nuclear weapons specialist in the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he moved back to the states and began his teaching career at Juniata Christian School in Vassar, Michigan. In 1978, he moved to Saginaw, Michigan to help start Bridgeport Baptist Academy, where he continued to teach until his retirement in 2009. Jim's life was spent serving God and loving people, especially his ‘Kids' which is how he lovingly referred to all his students.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda (Kinsel) Secord; his children, James (Terri) Secord and Tamra (Jeff) Hamman; his grandchildren, Dakota (Natalie) Hamman, Wesley Hamman, and Darcy Hamman; his great granddaughter, Anastasia Hamman. He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Mary) Secord; his brother-in-law, Richard (Susan) Kinsel; sister-in-law, Ilene (Clyde) Brainard, as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and family. All will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herold and Ada; his daughter-in-law, Kay Secord; and many other family members.
Viewing will be held Friday, December 26, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home 504 N. Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Visitation will continue on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Midland Baptist Church, 5009 Jefferson Ave., Midland, Michigan 48640, where Jim has been an active member. Pastor Jim Payne will officiate.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a lunch following the service. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbiaville, Michigan. Jim was welcomed into Heaven with a “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” Okay, Sport's fans, take out a half sheet of paper and number 1-10. That's how it always started and that is how it should end.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your
condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda (Kinsel) Secord; his children, James (Terri) Secord and Tamra (Jeff) Hamman; his grandchildren, Dakota (Natalie) Hamman, Wesley Hamman, and Darcy Hamman; his great granddaughter, Anastasia Hamman. He is also survived by his brother, Richard (Mary) Secord; his brother-in-law, Richard (Susan) Kinsel; sister-in-law, Ilene (Clyde) Brainard, as well as many nieces and nephews, friends and family. All will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herold and Ada; his daughter-in-law, Kay Secord; and many other family members.
Viewing will be held Friday, December 26, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home 504 N. Michigan Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Visitation will continue on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Midland Baptist Church, 5009 Jefferson Ave., Midland, Michigan 48640, where Jim has been an active member. Pastor Jim Payne will officiate.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a lunch following the service. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbiaville, Michigan. Jim was welcomed into Heaven with a “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” Okay, Sport's fans, take out a half sheet of paper and number 1-10. That's how it always started and that is how it should end.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your
condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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Tom Osburn
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My 'younger' cousin Jim and I were born a month apart and both named James. He was the reason I've always been known in the family by my middle name. I will always remember our childhood adventures.
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Mary Osburn Cockroft
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Jim was a special cousin. The highlight of my summer as a child was spending a week at his parents' house, playing with Jilm and his two older brothers. Jim influenced a lot of students and will be missed by many. I am praying for Linda and all the family during this time of separation, but we rejoice in the blessed hope we have in Christ. May you feel God's arms of love and comfort around you.
Until we meet again. . .
JS
Jeff Secord
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I remember calling Uncle Jim a minute after midnight on his birthday, so I could be the first to wish him a Happy Birthday. While I was deployed overseas, or living in California, I would have to figure out time zones and schedule my calls just right. I’m pretty sure he got a kick out of it, and appreciated the silliness.
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Tom & Sherri (Secord) Elenbaum
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Our deepest sympathies. My Uncle Jim who told me (when I had our firstborn) made him what he really is “ a GREAT uncle!!" Truly was!
JN
Joe Nunamaker
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Jim was a very special man. He loved God, his family and his students. A very kind man with a great sense of humor. He’ll be greatly missed.
EK
Eleanor Ann Kretz
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Our deepest sorries!,
You take care and remember, He is now Safe In The Arms of Jesus! Love Ellie&Gin Kretz!